Verbs!

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What are action verbs?

Back

Action verbs express physical or mental actions. Example: 'run', 'think', 'jump'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What are linking verbs?

Back

Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement. Example: 'is', 'are', 'seem'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

Back

The verb is 'sleeps'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

Back

The function of a verb is to indicate what the subject is doing or to link the subject to additional information.

Front

Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

Back

Example: 'She dances gracefully.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

Back

Example: 'He is a doctor.'

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

Back

Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

Back

The verb is 'are playing'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What type of verb is 'am' in the sentence 'I am happy'?

Back

'Am' is a linking verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B