Lesson 10

Parts of Speech - Verbs

Sometimes verb phrasesWhen a verb is more than one word, it is called a verb phrase. Verb phrases can be two, three, or four words. Verb phrases are made by using auxiliary or helping verbs.
Source: Lesson 4 are separated by words called adverbsAdverbs are words that modify (1) verbs, (2) adjectives, and (3) other adverbs. They tell how (manner), when (time), where (place), how much (degree), and why (cause). Source: Lesson 46 (we will learn more about adverbs in later lessons).  Adverbs are often used with verbs; however, they are not considered part of the verb phrase.

 
 
 

Instructions: Find the verb phrases in the following sentences.  Are the verbs action verbsAction verbs are verbs that show action. Action verbs are the most common verbs.
Source: Lesson 1 or state of being verbsState of being verbs (Linking verbs) show that something exists; they do not show action. Some common linking verbs include: is, am, are, was, were, be, being, been, seem, look, feel, and become.
Source: Lesson 2?

1. You have not helped your father today.

2. I will soon be home.

3. The child had suddenly choked on the food.

Note: The words separating the verb phrases are adverbs.