What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

My mom looks beautiful.

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

Michael is a lawyer at the local courthouse.

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

My parents are American.

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

The boy and his friends played soccer at recess.

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

Leslie and Brian bought a car for their daughter.

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

The pizza tastes spicy. Be careful...

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

Ian forgot to shut the door.

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

The teacher instructs the students about the rules.

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

My favorite shirt is green and silky.

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

The television and the radio are broken.

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

Kelly made a cake for Allison’s birthday. Hint : Think of a synonym of made...

Complete the sentence with a characteristic of this type of verb.

Linking verbs ______________________ .

Complete the sentence with a characteristic of this type of verb.

Helping verbs ______________________

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

Dirt track racing is exciting!

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or h = helping

Jeremy is building his race car now for the 2019 season.

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? h = helping or l = linking

We are planning on racing at Old No. 1 Speedway this weekend. (Remember: The word are is assisting the action verb planning)

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? h = helping or l = linking

Races in April are freezing! (Remember: freezing describes = adjective)

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? a = action or l = linking

We will be working in the shop all week to get the car finished.

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? h = helping or l = linking

When the checkered flag flew, we were thrilled when Jeremy wins the race!

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? l = linking or h = helping

After he wins the race, he will take a picture with his trophy. Identify the type of verb.

What type of verb is the underlined verb in the sentence? h = helping or l = linking

After a long weekend of racing, we are exhausted!

What type of verbs are underlined in the sentence? h = helping or l = linking

My son, Jeremy, is a race car driver, but he is also a great father.

Hint: Are there any actions to help?

If you have never watched a dirt track race, you should experience the sights, smells, sounds, and excitement! Identify the type of underlined verbs.

Which of the following sentences contains an action verb?

Identify the type of verb highlighted in red in this sentence.
My best friend is the funniest person in class.

What is the linking verb in the sentence?
The glass looked dirty.

Identify the type of verb highlighted in red in this sentence.

The dessert tastes over-baked and burnt. (Remember: over-baked and burnt are describing words/adjectives)

Linking verbs LINK the subject to a word that describes it.
What is the linking verb in this sentence?
Kevin is an Atlanta fireman.

The restaurant appears closed since the lights are off.

Choose the correct form of helping verb.

Andy _____ working on his homework.

Choose the correct form of the helping verb.

Samantha _______ make dinner with her grandma.

Choose the correct form of the helping verb.

My best friends _______ going to South Carolina for the ballgame.

Choose the correct form of the helping verb.

_______ your dad work in this building?

Choose the correct form of the helping verb.

_______ you want to come to my house later?

Choose the correct form of the heling verb.

The anchor charts _______ hanging on the wall.

Choose the correct form of the helping verb.

_______ your brother playing soccer this weekend?

Choose the correct form of the helping verb.

Patty _______ watching television anymore.

Choose the correct form of the helping verb.

Tony and Tracy _______ planning a vacation.

Choose the correct form of the helping verb.

We _________ learning to identify action, linking, and helping verbs in grammar class.