Plural Rules

VerbsKampong Thom Provincial Training CenterSubject: Basic Grammar

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At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:Define the term verbIdentify verbs in sentenceIdentify the different types of verbsSelect single verbs that agree with single subjects and plural verbs that agree with plural subjects.2Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterVerbs

VerbsDefinition Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterVerbs: Definition

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Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterWhat is a verb?A verb is one of the most important parts of the sentence.It tells the subjects actions, events, or state of being. It is always found in the predicate of a sentence.

Verbs: Definition

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Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterA verb is a word used to express an action, a condition, or a state of being.

The director squished his nose.His noise is big.The director is squishing his nose.Verbs: Definition

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Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterVerbs: Types of VerbsVerbsActionLinkingHelping(Auxiliary)There are 3 types of verbs:

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Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterA verb that shows action is called an action verb.The action verb tells what its subject does.The action can either by physical or mental.

Physical Action: The farmer feeds the chickens.Mental Action: He likes the red rooster best.

Verbs: Action Verbs

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Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterCan you find the action verb in each sentence?

The girls danced in the recital.Our mailman drove a funny car last week.His teacher wrote the answers on the board.Alice worked on her homework last night.Verbs: Action Verbs (Continue)

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Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterA linking verb links its subject to a word in the predicate.Linking verbs express a condition or a state of being.Common linking verbs: to beto becometo seemto look

Ex. Mark is a football player.

Verbs: Linking Verbssubjectnoun

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Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterHelping Verb helps the main verb express tense and voice.Helping verbs need an action verb with them.The combination of one or more helping verbs is called a verb phrase.

Ex. Susie will go to the store.

Verbs: Helping Verbshelping verbmain verb

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Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterHere are common helping verbs:

Ex.I may decide to apply for that position.We must make the decision this week.

Verbs: Helping Verbs (Continue)waswerecancouldamisarebebeingbeenhavehashaddodoesdidshallshouldmaymightmustwillwould

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Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterSome helping verbs can function as main verbs and are used alone in such cases.

Ex. I do not know her.

I do this homework by myself.

I havent known her, but I have a lot of friends.

Verbs: Helping Verbs (Continue)main verbhelping verbmain verbmain verbmain verbhelping verb

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Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterFind the verb in each sentence.Hopefully, it will snow this year.The student asked his teacher a question.Jackson is very energetic.Students in the class were really loud.I am confused about algebra.The girl sang in the competition.Always do your best.The earth revolves around the sun.Verbs: Lets practice

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Subject-Verb AgreementKampong Thom Provincial Training CenterVerbs:

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16When you use a verb, you have to say who or what is doing the action. This who or what is the subject of the verb. The subject and the verb match each other. You say that the subject and the verb agree when they match each other.Use a singular verb if the subject is a singular noun. For example, the subjects my dad or our school, or any of the pronouns he, she, or it, require a singular verb. Most singular verbs end in s. Look at the subjects and their verbs in these examples. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are in colorKampong Thom Provincial Training CenterVerbs: Subject-Verb agreement

17Example:He always drinks milk when hes hot.She eats bananas for breakfast.Mom walks to work everyday.My sister dances like a professional dancer.Our cat climbs the trees in our garden.This form of the verb is called the third person singular. You use it when the subject of the verb is not you or the person you are speaking to, but some other person a third person or a thing.Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterVerbs: Subject-Verb agreement

18The third person singular form of some verbs is made by adding es at the end. Some examples are verbs that end in sh, ch, ss, x, zz and o.Here are some sentences with verbs in their third person singular form. The subjects are in bold and the verbs are in color.She always brushes her teeth at bedtime.My brother watches TV after school.Kim catches the ball with one hand.The bee buzzes around the flowers.Dad mixes flour and water when he makes bread.Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterVerbs: Subject-Verb agreement

19How do you make the third person singular form of most verbs that end in y?Usually, you just change the y to an i' and then add es.carry carrieshurry hurriescopy copiescry criesfly fliesworry worriesstudy studiesmarry marriestry triesA cat carries its kitten with its mouth.Mr. Chen hurries to work every morning.The baby cries a lot at night. Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterVerbs: Subject-Verb agreement

20Some verbs that end in y have a vowel before the y. Just add an s at the end of these words to make the third person singular form.buy buyssay sayspray prayspay paysannoy annoysstay staysMom buys bread at the supermarket.Mr. Carter pays all his bills with a credit card.My friend says he has a salt-water aquarium.She annoys me with her silly jokes.Anna stays with her aunt on weekends.Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterVerbs: Subject-Verb agreement

21If the subject of a verb is a plural noun, such as Mom and Dad or our teachers, use a plural verbs. Do not add s, es or ies to plural verbs. Plural verbs are also used with the pronouns, I, we, you and they.

Mom and Dad love us.My sisters listen to music a lot.The stars shine brightly on a clear night.Some people drink tea.I like juicy hamburgers.Kampong Thom Provincial Training CenterVerbs: Subject-Verb agreement

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