VERB? … WHAT IS A VERB?

A Verb is a word that shows action (physical or mental) or state of being

Physical action like smiling …. or sleeping

mental action ….

Like thinking … … or imagine

Or a state of being ….(a state of existence)

These state of being words are ALWAYS verbs

• is Michael Phelps is an excellent swimmer.• are We are all united for one purpose.• was Was Jennifer at the game last night?• were Mark and Leigh were best friends.• am I am not the leader of this outfit.• be Be on your best behavior in school.

VERBS (PT.2)

LET’S REVIEW VERBS AND THEN TRY AN EXERCISE

ACTION VERBS show an action - - either physical or mental

He catches the ball (catches shows a physical action)

She imagines great things(imagines shows a mental action)

ACTION VERBSshow an action – either physical or mentalThe man is wearing good

clothes(is wearing shows physical

action)The little boy is thinking now

(is thinking shows mental action)

VERBS OF BEING(Show a state of existence)

The man is strange(is shows a state of existence)

You will always be my friend(will be shows a state of existence)

VERBS OF BEINGShow a state of existence

He has been here for a week(Has been shows a state of existence)

She was away last week(was shows a state of existence)

LINKING VERBSLink a subject with its complement (either to rename or describe the subject)

Linking Verbs – appear, taste, smell, feel, look, sound, grow, seem, remain, become

The linguini tastes delicious(S) linguini; (LV) tastes; (c) delicious- describe

He became a physician(s) He; (LV) became; (c) physician - rename

VERB ACTIVITY PICTURES• DIRECTIONS:

• If the verb picture and sentence is an Action Verb raise Green AV square.

• If the verb picture and sentence is a Verb of Being raise the Yellow VOB square.

• If the verb picture and sentence is a Linking Verb raise the Red LV square.

The volcano erupts yearly.

The volcano erupts yearly.Good Job !!! … erupts shows action

The flower smelled good

The flower smelled goodGood Job!!! Smelled is a linking verb

Elijah has been defeated this week

Elijah has been defeated this weekGood Job!!! Has been is a Verb of being

YOU ARE READY … MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!