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Kinds of VerbsKinds of Verbs

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As you know, every sentence has twoAs you know, every sentence has twoparts, the subject and the predicate.parts, the subject and the predicate.

The key word in the predicate is theThe key word in the predicate is the verb.verb.

TheThe verbverb tells what the subject of thetells what the subject of thesentence is, has, does, or feels.sentence is, has, does, or feels. BurtBurt worksworks at the park.at the park.

HeHe trimstrims the trees.the trees.HeHe lovesloves his job.his job.

HeHe paintspaints the benches.the benches.


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Action VerbsAction Verbs

Most verbs areMost verbs are action verbsaction verbs. Some. Someaction verbs refer to physical action thataction verbs refer to physical action that

can be seen by other people.can be seen by other people. Others refer to mental action that cannotOthers refer to mental action that cannot

be seen.be seen.

Physical Action: The gardenerPhysical Action: The gardener feedsfeeds thetheducks.ducks.

Mental Action: SheMental Action: She likeslikes the migrating birdsthe migrating birdsbest.best.


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Being VerbsBeing Verbs

Other verbs express a state ofOther verbs express a state ofbeingbeing..

These verbs do not refer to action of anyThese verbs do not refer to action of any

sort. They simply tell what the subject is.sort. They simply tell what the subject is. BurtBurt isis the gardeners assistant.the gardeners assistant.

HeHe seemsseems afraid of the swans.afraid of the swans.

One swanOne swan lookslooks angry.angry.

In fact, swansIn fact, swans areare hungry.hungry.


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The most common being verbs areThe most common being verbs are

forms offorms of bebe itself.itself. AmAm

isis

Are

Are

WasWas

WereWere

BeBe

BeingBeing

beenbeen


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Other being verbs:Other being verbs:

AppearAppear

BecomeBecome

FeelFeel

GrowGrow LookLook

SeemSeem

RemainRemain

SmellSmell SoundSound

StayStay

tastetaste


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Identify each verb in the sentencesIdentify each verb in the sentencesbelow. Does it express action orbelow. Does it express action or

being?being?1.1. We parked and locked our bicycles in the rack at theWe parked and locked our bicycles in the rack at the

library.library.

2.2. Many, many resources were available there.Many, many resources were available there.

3.3. I considered several books about wild animals.I considered several books about wild animals.4.4. All of the books looked interesting.All of the books looked interesting.

5.5. Finally, I decided on one about tropical birds.Finally, I decided on one about tropical birds.

6.6. The book described many birds from countries inThe book described many birds from countries in

Central and SouthA

merica.Central and SouthA

merica.7.7. I especially liked the photographs in the book.I especially liked the photographs in the book.

8.8. The pictures of the birds are very colorful.The pictures of the birds are very colorful.

9.9. Some of the birds feathers are pink, orange, red, andSome of the birds feathers are pink, orange, red, andgreen.green.

10.10. I carried the book home in my backpack.I carried the book home in my backpack.


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Linking VerbsLinking Verbs

A verb that expresses a state of beingA verb that expresses a state of beingoften functions as aoften functions as a linking verblinking verb..

A linking verbA linking verb linkslinks, or connects, the, or connects, thesubject with a noun or an adjective in thesubject with a noun or an adjective in thepredicate that names or describes thepredicate that names or describes thesubject.subject.

PeanutPeanut isis a toad.a toad.

PeanutPeanut isis tiny.tiny.


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Some verbs can function as eitherSome verbs can function as either

linking verbs or action verbs.linking verbs or action verbs.Linking VerbsLinking Verbs Action VerbsAction Verbs

The lily pondThe lily pond smellssmellsstagnant.stagnant.

The squirrelThe squirrel smellssmells itsitsfood.food.

The gardenerThe gardener feltfelt tired.tired. SheShe feltfelt the trees thickthe trees thickleaves.leaves.


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To help you decide whether one of theseTo help you decide whether one of theseverbs is a linking verb, try substitutingverbs is a linking verb, try substituting isis

oror areare for the verb. If the sentence stillfor the verb. If the sentence stillmakes sense, the verb is probably amakes sense, the verb is probably alinking verb.linking verb.

The pigeons look comical. (The pigeons areThe pigeons look comical. (The pigeons are

comical)comical) The swans hiss sounds fierce. (The swansThe swans hiss sounds fierce. (The swans

hiss is fierce)hiss is fierce)


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Which sentence in each of theWhich sentence in each of thefollowing pairs contains a linkingfollowing pairs contains a linking

verb.verb. 11. Amonkey appears from behind a tree. It11. Amonkey appears from behind a tree. It

appears excited.appears excited.

12. The young deer grew taller. The male deer12. The young deer grew taller. The male deergrew antlers.grew antlers.

13. The koala baby looks cute. It looks for its13. The koala baby looks cute. It looks for itsmother.mother.

14. The koala tastes a leaf. Does it taste good?14. The koala tastes a leaf. Does it taste good?

15. We smell the eucalyptus tree. It smells15. We smell the eucalyptus tree. It smellspleasant.pleasant.

16. We feel the trees bark. It feels smooth.16. We feel the trees bark. It feels smooth.


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List the verbs in the sentencesList the verbs in the sentencesbelow. Label each verb action orbelow. Label each verb action or

being.being. 17. Photographs, television, and movies show us a17. Photographs, television, and movies show us a

variety of unusual creatures.variety of unusual creatures. 18. We can see animals in their natural habitat in18. We can see animals in their natural habitat in

national parks, nature sanctuaries, or even city parks.national parks, nature sanctuaries, or even city parks. 19. Few animals look strange to us today.19. Few animals look strange to us today. 20. Some animals still seem unusual, however.20. Some animals still seem unusual, however. 21. The anteater is one example.21. The anteater is one example. 22. The head and snout of this animal form a long tube.22. The head and snout of this animal form a long tube.

23. Agiant anteater becomes six feet long.23. Agiant anteater becomes six feet long. 24. It grows a coarse coat of hair.24. It grows a coarse coat of hair. 25. The front toes and claws of the anteater fold under.25. The front toes and claws of the anteater fold under. 26. The animal actually walks on its knuckles.26. The animal actually walks on its knuckles.


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List the verbs in the sentencesList the verbs in the sentencesbelow. Label each verb action orbelow. Label each verb action or

being.being. 27. The giant anteater usually appears27. The giant anteater usually appears

shy.shy.

28. It enjoys dark, wet tropical forests.28. It enjoys dark, wet tropical forests. 29. Ants and termites appear in this29. Ants and termites appear in this

animals diet.animals diet.

30. The anteater is a peaceful animal.30. The anteater is a peaceful animal.

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