VERBS – PART IVERBS – PART I

Unit 10.1- 10.4Unit 10.1- 10.4

Action VerbsAction Verbs

An action verb is a word that names an An action verb is a word that names an action. It may contain more than one action. It may contain more than one word. word.

There are 2 types of action verbs: mental There are 2 types of action verbs: mental and physical.and physical.

Action VerbsAction Verbs

Action verbs can express Action verbs can express physical physical actions, such as writing and runningactions, such as writing and running..

Action verbs can express Action verbs can express mental actions, mental actions, such as thinking and honoring.such as thinking and honoring.

HAVE, HAS and HADHAVE, HAS and HAD are action verbs!!!! are action verbs!!!!

Find the action verbsFind the action verbs

1. The French probably invented tennis in 1150.1. The French probably invented tennis in 1150. 2. At one time, people called the game lawn tennis.2. At one time, people called the game lawn tennis. 3. In 1874 Mary Outerbridge observed tennis in Bermuda.3. In 1874 Mary Outerbridge observed tennis in Bermuda. 4. She brought a net, tennis balls and racquets.4. She brought a net, tennis balls and racquets. 5. She established the first court in New York City.5. She established the first court in New York City. 6. Maud Wilson won the first women’s Wimbledon.6. Maud Wilson won the first women’s Wimbledon. 7. Women excelled at tennis during the 1920s.7. Women excelled at tennis during the 1920s. 8. Suzanne Lenglen developed an athletic style of play.8. Suzanne Lenglen developed an athletic style of play. 9. Helen Moody set a record of eight Wimbledon titles.9. Helen Moody set a record of eight Wimbledon titles. 10. Players in Wimbledon compete on grass courts.10. Players in Wimbledon compete on grass courts. 11. Many players prefer clay courts.11. Many players prefer clay courts.

VERB PHRASESVERB PHRASES

VERB PHRASE = VERB PHRASE =

helping verb + main verbhelping verb + main verb

When asked to identify the verb in a When asked to identify the verb in a sentence, you should always look for sentence, you should always look for verb phrases. verb phrases.

Common Helping VerbsCommon Helping Verbs

am are be been being is wasam are be been being is was werewere do does diddo does did have had hashave had has can might should could mustcan might should could must will may shall wouldwill may shall would

DidDid he he dodo his homework? his homework?

She She will bewill be here soon. here soon.

We We dodo not not havehave enough time. enough time.

He He should have been studyingshould have been studying for the for the test.test.

What to avoid in a verb What to avoid in a verb phrasephrase

Adverbs are commonly used in between Adverbs are commonly used in between a helping verb and its main verb. You a helping verb and its main verb. You need to be very careful and need to be very careful and DO NOTDO NOT include these words.include these words.

They are They are not, also, even, never, ever, not, also, even, never, ever, rarely, really, always, often, probably, rarely, really, always, often, probably, and ANY word that ends in –ly!and ANY word that ends in –ly!

Can you find the verb Can you find the verb phrase?phrase?

1.1. The kids can find their classes on their own.The kids can find their classes on their own.2.2. What unusual jobs can you name?What unusual jobs can you name?3.3. I have been walking everyday after school.I have been walking everyday after school.4.4. Will he be going to the movies?Will he be going to the movies?5.5. You may not have seen the new teacher.You may not have seen the new teacher.6.6. It might seem odd that he is always friendly.It might seem odd that he is always friendly.7.7. Mr. Olivis will probably conduct an assembly Mr. Olivis will probably conduct an assembly

today.today.8.8. He has really been worried about his math He has really been worried about his math

test.test.

Transitive VerbsTransitive Verbs

Transitive verbs are ACTION verbs that Transitive verbs are ACTION verbs that have a direct object. have a direct object.

The action of the verb is passed on to The action of the verb is passed on to another word that follows the verb. another word that follows the verb.

Transitive VerbsTransitive Verbs

The dog The dog chewedchewed the the bonebone..

The dog chewed what?The bone

If you can answer what?? After the verb Then you have a direct object.

Transitive VerbsTransitive Verbs

Transitive verbs are like quarterbacks that Transitive verbs are like quarterbacks that complete a pass. complete a pass.

The receiver that catches that pass is the The receiver that catches that pass is the direct object. direct object.

Direct ObjectsDirect Objects

A direct object is :A direct object is :

A noun or pronounA noun or pronoun

Follows an ACTION VERBFollows an ACTION VERB

Answers the question WHO or WHATAnswers the question WHO or WHAT

Direct ObjectsDirect Objects

The baby lost his pacifier.The baby lost his pacifier. Lost what? Lost what? Pacifier Pacifier

The monkey ate the rotten The monkey ate the rotten bananas.bananas.

Ate what? Ate what? BananasBananas

Can you find the direct Can you find the direct object?object?

1. The team carried gloves and bats into the stadium.1. The team carried gloves and bats into the stadium. 2. The punter kicks the football.2. The punter kicks the football. 3. Ryan smelled gasoline.3. Ryan smelled gasoline. 4. Did the horse jump the fence?4. Did the horse jump the fence? 5. Ben saw us at the football game.5. Ben saw us at the football game. 6. Jan wrote the letter.6. Jan wrote the letter. 7. The tornado took the roof off our house.7. The tornado took the roof off our house. 8. Will you put the groceries on the counter?8. Will you put the groceries on the counter? 9. The singer gave free tapes to fans.9. The singer gave free tapes to fans. 10. Mrs. Bates will grade the papers today.10. Mrs. Bates will grade the papers today. 11. Have the workers cleaned the cafeteria yet?11. Have the workers cleaned the cafeteria yet?

Intransitive VerbsIntransitive Verbs

Intransitive verbs DO NOT have a direct Intransitive verbs DO NOT have a direct object. object.

There is nothing to receive the action of There is nothing to receive the action of the verb.the verb.

Intransitive VerbsIntransitive Verbs

An intransitive verb is like the An intransitive verb is like the quarterback getting sacked. The receiver quarterback getting sacked. The receiver does NOT get the pass.does NOT get the pass.

Examples of Intransitive Examples of Intransitive VerbsVerbs

The boy ran quickly.The boy ran quickly.

Ran who? Ran what? NO !!! This Ran who? Ran what? NO !!! This answers how he ran.answers how he ran.

He cheered loudly for his team.He cheered loudly for his team.

Cheered what? Cheered who? NO!! Cheered what? Cheered who? NO!! This answers how he cheered.This answers how he cheered.

Indirect ObjectsIndirect Objects

An indirect object is a An indirect object is a NOUN NOUN or or PRONOUNPRONOUN that comes that comes betweenbetween the the action verb and the direct object.action verb and the direct object.

It answers It answers TO WHOMTO WHOM or or FOR WHOMFOR WHOM the action occurs.the action occurs.

How to Find an Indirect How to Find an Indirect ObjectObject

You must use the “finger” method!You must use the “finger” method!

The coach gave the players a speech.The coach gave the players a speech.

What did the coach do? What did the coach do? Gave Gave (action verb)(action verb) What did he give? What did he give? Speech (direct object)Speech (direct object) To whom did he give a speech?To whom did he give a speech? Players (indirect)Players (indirect)

THE INDIRECT OBJECT WILL ALWAYS BE IN THE THE INDIRECT OBJECT WILL ALWAYS BE IN THE MIDDLE! MIDDLE!

Linking VerbsLinking Verbs

A linking verb is a verb that DOES NOT A linking verb is a verb that DOES NOT show action.show action.

It links a word in the subject to a word in It links a word in the subject to a word in the predicatethe predicate

Linking VerbsLinking Verbs

Am, are, is, was, were, beAm, are, is, was, were, be

Become, seem, appear, look, grow, turn, Become, seem, appear, look, grow, turn, taste, feel, smell and soundtaste, feel, smell and sound

Linking Verbs have Linking Verbs have buddies too!buddies too!

Linking verbs are followed by a predicate Linking verbs are followed by a predicate noun or a predicate adjective.noun or a predicate adjective.

Just like a direct object- ask WHO or Just like a direct object- ask WHO or WHAT after the linking verb.WHAT after the linking verb.

Linking VerbsLinking Verbs

Am, are, is , was, were, be, becomeAm, are, is , was, were, be, become

Taste , seem, feel, appear, look, grow, Taste , seem, feel, appear, look, grow, turn, taste, smell, soundturn, taste, smell, sound

Predicate NounsPredicate Nouns

A predicate noun is a noun that follows a A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb. It tells what the subject is.linking verb. It tells what the subject is.

He is a He is a doctordoctor..

Sam is a Sam is a pitcherpitcher..

John McGraw was the John McGraw was the manager.manager.

Predicate AdjectivesPredicate Adjectives

Predicate Adjectives are adjectives that Predicate Adjectives are adjectives that follow a linking verbs. It describes the follow a linking verbs. It describes the subject by telling what it is like.subject by telling what it is like.

The pitcher is The pitcher is skillful.skillful. Mr. Olivis is veryMr. Olivis is very energetic. energetic. Coach Robinson isCoach Robinson is bald. bald.

PN’s or PA’sPN’s or PA’s

Our pitcher appears very nervous today.Our pitcher appears very nervous today. She seems quite agile.She seems quite agile. The pitcher was a good hitter.The pitcher was a good hitter. He was also a fine fielder.He was also a fine fielder. Fans of the team grew ecstatic.Fans of the team grew ecstatic. The team seems confident today.The team seems confident today. The home team was the winner yesterday.The home team was the winner yesterday. She looks very proud of her team.She looks very proud of her team. She is an honorary member of the team.She is an honorary member of the team.