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Verbs

Verbs. …a word that expresses action or a state of being. Ex: We celebrated the Chinese New Year. The holiday is usually in February. Action Verbs. …expresses either a physical or mental activity. Ex: The owls hooted all night. (physical) I believe you. (mental action).

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Verbs

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  1. Verbs …a word that expresses action or a state of being. Ex: We celebrated the Chinese New Year. The holiday is usually in February.

  2. Action Verbs …expresses either a physical or mental activity. Ex: The owls hooted all night. (physical) I believe you. (mental action)

  3. Linking Verbs • state of being verb (was, is, am…) • links the subject to a word or group of words that describes the subject Ex: I am happy to be a teacher. Amy looked pale.

  4. Forms of the Verb to “Be”

  5. Helping Verbs …helps the main verb express action or state of being. Examples: Kansas has beennamed the Sunflower state. The packages were sent to 401 Main Street.

  6. Compound Verbs …two or more verbs that are joined by a conjunction (and, or, but) and have the same subject. Ex: The team played well butlost the game anyway. Nathan vacuumed the floor andwashed the dishes.

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