unit 5 verbs

Unit 5 Verbs5.1 Action Verbs

What is an action verb?An action verb is a word that expresses action.

Think back: Every sentence has two parts, a subject and a predicate. The main word in the predicate is often an action verb.

The action verb tells what the subject of the sentence does or did.

What are the action verbs in the following sentences?Sylvia entered the short story contest.

Now many people read her story.

We enjoy her tale about a leprechaun.

Verbs can also express action you cannot see.I wonder about the contest.

Robin hoped for a prize.

Show What You Know!!Get out your blue remotes.

Directions: Choose the action verb in each sentence. Todays work is a grade!!

We read the contest rules.

a. We b. readc. Contest

The judges outlined the rules.

a. outlined b. judgesc. rules

Only fifth graders enter the contest.

a. fifthb. contestc. enter

We work on our stories all week.a. workb. onc. week

Sylvia planned her story carefully.

a. Sylviab. plannedc. carefully

Sylvia writes in a diary.

a. diaryb. inc. writes

Her story comes from her diary.

a. comesb. fromc. Story

Details interest Sylvia.

a. detailsb. interestc. Sylvia

Past prize winners visited the state capital.

a. pastb. visitedc. winners

Sylvia hopes for a good prize.

a. goodb. forc. hopes

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Unit 5 Verbs5.2 Verbs with Direct Objects

What is a direct object?A direct object is a noun or pronoun in the predicate that receives the action of the verb.

A direct object answers the question what? or whom? after action verbs.

ExamplesElaine judges dogs.

She gives prizes to the winners.

Dogs love her.

The spaniel wants the prize.

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Directions: Tell the direct object in each sentence.

We plan a dog show.

a. We b. planc. dog show

Each owner enters a dog.

a. owner b. entersc. dog

Elaine judges our show.

a. Show b. Judgesc. Elaine

George owns a spaniel.

a. spanielb. Georgec. owns

The spaniel carries a bone.

a. carriesb. bonec. spaniel

A beagle shows her hunting skills.

a. beagle b. hunting c. skills

Each owner wants the best prize.

a. prizeb. bestc. wants

Elaine brings dog biscuits.

a. bringsb. dogc. biscuits.

The pets love the treats.

a. treatsb. petsc. the

They all wag their tails.

a. wagb. tailsc. their

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Unit 5 Verbs5.3 Main Verbs and Helping Verbs

Think BackYou remember that sometimes a simple predicate can be more than one word. Some sentences have two verbs!!The main verb shows what the subject does or is.The helping verb helps the main verb to show an action in the sentence. By itself, a helping verb cannot show action.

ExamplesStan and Jan are entering the talent contest.

I can help them rehearse.

They will dance together.

Common Helping Verbsamisarewas

werewillshallhave

hashadcancould

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Choose the helping verb in each sentence.

Gerald is practicing for the contest.

a. isb. practicing c. for

He has danced in many talent shows.a. dancedb. manyc. has

He will perform some difficult dance steps.

a. someb. performc. will

We have started our rehearsals.a. haveb. startedc. our

We can meet every afternoon.

a. web. meetc. can

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Unit 5 Verbs5.4 What is a Linking Verb?

What is a linking verb?Some verbs do not show action. Verbs that do not show action are called linking verbs.

A linking verb is a verb that links the subject of a sentence to a noun or an adjective in the predicate. The word that follows the linking verb names or describes the subject of the sentence.

Many linking verbs are forms of the verb to be.

ExampleThe state fair is a treat.

Pay Attention!!!!Some verbs can be either linking verbs or action verbs.

The fairgrounds look pretty. (linking verb)

You can look at the Ferris Wheel. (action verb)

Common Linking Verbsamisare

waswerewill be

seemappearlook

tastesmellfeel

Show What You Know!!Get out your blue remote.

Directions: Choose the linking verb in each sentence.

Mrs. Lowes pies taste wonderful.

a. tasteb. wonderful

She is an excellent baker.a. anb. is

The cakes look beautiful.

a. beautifulb. look

They smell delicious.

a. smellb. delicious

The prizes are red and blue ribbons.

a. prizesb. are

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Unit 5 Verbs5.5 Verb Contractions

When we speak we use contractions. What is a contraction?A contraction is a word made from two words. Contractions are often used in informal writing and in conversation.**You NEVER use contractions in your FORMAL writing (like a story or writing prompt)!!

Sometimes you can combine a verb with the word not to form a verb contraction.

Use an apostrophe () in place of the letter or letters that have been left out.

Contractions with Verbs Plus the Word notshould notshouldntwould notwouldntis notisntcannotcantwill notwonthas nothasntmust notmustntwere notwerent

was notwasntare notarentcould notcouldnthad nothadntdo notdonthave nothaventdoes notdoesnthas nothasnt

Example: Tell the contraction for the underlined words.Sylvia will not decide upon a project.

She does not feel ready.

I have not seen it.

She should not worry about her work.

Show What You Know!!Get out one sheet of paper and your language book.

Turn to page 153.

Do 16-25 Turn it in when you finish!

Unit 5 Verbs5.6 Verb Tenses

The verb you use in a sentence helps you determine when something happens. The time expressed by a verb is called its tense.

There are three main tenses: past, present, and future.

Present Tense VerbsShow something that is happening now.

Example: Joanna wants something different.

**Add s or es to a present-tense verb when a singular noun is its subject.

Your turn!!! Give me a present-tense verb example.

Past Tense VerbsShow action that has already happened.

ExampleYesterday she wanted an Olympic medal.

**Add ed to the present tense of the verb to form the past tense of most verbs.

Your turn!!! Give me an example of a past-tense verb.

Future Tense VerbsShow something that has not yet happened.

ExampleTomorrow Joanna will want something else.

**Add shall or will before the presenttense of the verb to show futuretense.

Your turn!!! Give me an example of a future-tense verb.

Tell whether the underlined verb is in the present, past, or future tense.The team skied downhill.

Each team member practices daily.

We will watch them ski.

The best athletes will receive the prize.

Our team earned the bronze medal.

Get our your blue remotes.Directions: Tell if the verb in the sentence is in the present, past, or future tense.

I like figure skating.

a. Present b. Past c. Future

Winners will receive medals. a. Present b. Past c. Future

Machines scraped the ice this morning.


A skater twirled on the ice.


The best athletes will practice for hours.


My favorite skater races today. a. Present b. Past c. Future

I cheered for Stacy yesterday.


Yesterday Ellen talked to all her friends.


They all love sledding.


They will meet at the top of the hill today.


Put your blue remote away.

Get out your Language book and one sheet of paper.

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Unit 5 Verbs5.7 Using the Present and Past Tenses

A verb changes its form to agree, or work, with the subject to show its tense. Rules for Forming the Present Tense

Most verbs: add sstop stops climb climbs

Verbs ending in s, ch, sh, x, and z: add es

buzz buzzes fix fixesguess guesses catch catchesrush rushes

Verbs ending with a consonant and y: change the y to i and add es.

fry frieshurry hurries

Rules for Forming the Past Tense

Most verbs: add edVerbs adding with e: add d

mend mendedfree freed

Verbs ending with a consonant and y: Change the y to i and add edcarry carriedbury buried

Verbs ending with a single vowel and a consonant: Double the final consonant and add ed.

slip slippedfanfanned

Examples Tell the past tense of the underlined verb in each sentence.

We vote for a class president.

Students elect the person of their choice.

I pick the winner every time.

Sandra and I support Chris.

Chris believes in student government.

Show What You Know!

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Unit 5 Verbs5.8 Subject Verb Agreement

A verb has to agree with its subject in number.

If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular.

If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural.

Add s or es to the present-tense verb when the subject is a singular noun or he, she, or it.

Example: The winner rushes by us. He appears happy.

Do NOT add s or es to the present-tense verb when the subject is a plural noun or I, you, we, or they.

Example: Morris and Cora seem excited.

They rush into the room.

Lets Practice!Tell which of the verbs in parentheses completes each sentence correctly.

Bill (enter, enters) the spelling bee.

We (wish, wishes) him well.

He (tell, tells) us his plan.

He (study, studies) the dictionary every night.

Janet and I (spell, spells) well, too.

Show What You Know!!With your mouth closedget out your blue remote!

Directions: Tell the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

The spelling bee (begin, begins) today.

a. begin b. begins

The teachers (choose, chooses) the words.a. chooseb. chooses

Winners (receive, receives) a dictionary.

a. receiveb. receives

The words (seem, seems) difficult.

a. seemb. seems

We all (learn, learns) quickly.

a. learnb. learns

The contest (start, starts) in a minute.

a. startb. starts

I (read, reads) the rules first.

a. readb. reads

Brad (organize, organizes) the class car wash every year.

a. organizeb. organizes

We (raise, raises) money for a class trip.

a. raiseb. raises

Tina (wash, washes) cars in the morning.

a. washb. washes

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Unit 5 Verbs5.9 Using Be and Have Correctly

Some verbs follow special rules to agree with their subjects. Be and have are two verbs that must change their form according to special rules in order to agree with their subjects.

Tell which verb in parentheses agrees with the subject in each sentence. First prize (is, are) a watering can.

I (is, am) a member of the club.

Jean (is, am) a member, too.

The club (has, have) regular meetings.

We (hs, have) good prizes for the winners.

Get out your blue remotes!!Directions:Complete each sentence, using the correct verb from the pair in parentheses.

Todays work is a GRADE!!

Pauls tulips ____ the prettiest in the neighborhood.

a. isb. are

Last year, he ____ a garden full of roses.

a. haveb. had

Now, he ____ a new type of flower for the garden show. a. haveb. has

The tiger lilies ____ orange and black.

a. is b. are

Dana ____ a new member of the garden club.

a. isb. are

I ____ a friend of hers.

a. isb. am

We ____ all contestants in this years show.

a. isb. are

Flowers and plants ____ the main entries in the contest.

a. is b. are

You ____ wonderful dahlias.

a. hasb. have

My sister and I ____ begonias and violets.

a. hasb. have

Jim ____ a great idea.

a. haveb. has

He ____ a judge in the contest.

a. isb. are

The prizes ____ all perfect for gardeners.

a. isb. are

I ____ in charge of the prizes.

a. is b. are

Jim and I ____ many good prizes in mind.

a. hasb. have

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Writing Prompt (next slide)

JournalImagine that you are in charge of the prizes to be awarded to the winners of a contest. Decide what the contest and prizes should be. Write a description of the prizes. Make sure you have SUBJECT-VERB agreement.

Unit 5 Verbs5.10 and 5.11 Using Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verbs (they are spelled differently)You form the past tense of regular verbs by adding ed to the verb. Irregular verbs are spelled differently in the past tense.

Irregular Verbs

Lets Practice!!Tell the past-tense form of the verb in parentheses.

Aesop (write) about clever and foolish animals.

He (give) them names and ideas of their own.

Becky (choose) a book of funny animal fables.

More Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verbs

Lets PracticeTell the past-tense form of the verb in parentheses.

The audience (sit) down in the theater.

Some of the stars (do), too.

An actor had (sing) the theme song already.

An excited director has (make) a speech.

Get out your blue remotes!!

Directions: Tell the correct past-tense form of the verb.

The last story has ____ me an amusing idea.

a. gaveb. given

I have ____ a humorous fable, too.

a. writtenb. wrote

He had ____ many famous actors for years.

a. knownb. knew

A pop star ____ another song.a. sungb. sang

John and I ____ about the fables.

a. spokenb. spoke

John ____ his favorite fable.

a. choseb. chosen

The judges ____ at a table.

a. Satb. Sit

A famous actor ____ the movie on the screen now.

a. Madeb. make

The animals ____ in a race.

a. ranb. run

Two sharks ____ toward the beach.

a. swumb. swam

A bear ____ the entire race.

a. sawb. seen

A bird has ____ to the finish line.

a. flownb. flew

One star has ____ something nice.

a. sayb. said

She has ____ her best for her family.

a. doneb. did

All the winners have ____ long speeches.

a. madeb. make

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Unit 5 Verbs5.12 Using Commas

Think backWhat do you do if you are wanting to combine two sentences to make them into a compound sentence?

You use a comma to separate the sentences!!!

We also use commas to separate words in a series or list.

Example:

We brought poles, hooks, and hip boots.

**Use a comma to separate each item in a list.

***Use the conjunction and or or before the last item in the list.

Do I need a comma in this sentence?

We brought poles and hooks.

**NO, because it is not a series.

Lets practice!!Tell where commas are needed in the following sentences.

The fish are judged by size weight and beauty.

We can sign up on Monday Tuesday or Wednesday.

The fish are red blue green and silver

Linda caught a bass and a trout.

We can fish from the boat the shore or the dock.

Get out your language book and one sheet of paper.

Head your paper.

Turn to page 167.

Unit 5 Verbs5.13 Homophones and Homographs

HOMOPHONESHomophones are words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings.

There were already two taco stands at the fair.Barney wanted to open a taco stand, too.

In the previous sentences, two, too, and to are homophones. You must look at the context or overall meaning to tell which spelling is correct.

HOMOGRAPHSHomographs are words that are spelled the same, but have different meanings and sometimes have different pronunciations.

We hoped the wind would not blow our stand down.Maurice wanted to wind up our awning.

In the first sentence, wind names the movement of air. In the second sentence, wind is a verb that means to roll up. You can tell the correct meaning of a homograph from its context.

Lets Practice!!Tell the correct HOMOPHONE that completes each sentence completely.

Jeremy was (scene, seen) at the taco stand.

Our tacos are (maid, made) with secret ingredients.

Mouth (pain, pane) is caused by too much hot sauce.

The cook (ate, eight) another taco.

His special recipe was (great, grate).

RememberHOMOPHONES are words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings.

HOMOGRAPHS are words that are spelled alike but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations.

Get out your blue remotes!!Directions: Tell the correct HOMOPHONE!!

George (red, read) a secret recipe.a. redb. read

George did not (right, write) the recipe for us.

a. rightb. write

He had to (by, buy) special peppers.

a. by b. buy

He (blew, blue) on the cooking fire.

a. blewb. blue

He had entered the contest, (to, two, too).

a. tob. twoc. too

His sauce simmered all (night, knight).

a. nightb. knight

We could (hear, here) him at work.

a. hearb. here

We (sent, cent) Mary to Georges stand.

a. sentb. cent

George put (flower, flour) in his sauce.

a. flowerb. flour

Now we (no, know) the secret ingredient!

a. nob. know

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Follow the directions exactly.

Chapter 5 Study GuideGet out one sheet of paper.

Turn to page 172 in your Language book.

Your study guide for your test on Thursday is pages 172-173.

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