Verbs

= = =Verb = Definition - a word that expresses action or a state of being.

Workbook pages p.46-51



 * Every sentence has a verb.
 * The verb says something about the subject.
 * There are main or helping verbs, action or linking verbs, and transitive or intransitive verbs.

Action Verb
-express either physical or mental activity. Ex. cook, sleep, contemplate, swing, eat, use, gave, understand

Linking Verb
-expresses a state of being. -connects (link) the subject to a word or word group that identifies or describes the subject.


 * Linking verbs never have object (words that tell who or what receives the action of the verb). They are intransitive.

*The linking verbs  are: -the forms of be  (am, is, are, was, were, be, been), and - appear, become, feel, grow, look, remain, seem, smell, sound, stay, taste

Ex.- James looks taller. James //**is**// taller. - Linking James looks out the window. James //**is**// out the window. - Action
 * If you aren't sure if a verb is being used as a linking verb or an action verb, try substituting //**is**// or **//are//** for the verb. If the sentence still makes sense, the verb is probably a linking verb. If it doesn't make sense, then it is probably action.