Lesson 15

Parts of Speech - Verbs

It's time to review what we have learned. Remember that verbs either show actionAction verbs are verbs that show action. Action verbs are the most common verbs.
Source: Lesson 1 or state of beingState 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.   Using helping verbsHelping verbs are any verbs in a verb phrase that are not the main verb.
Source: Lesson 4, we make 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.  Verb phrases may be separated by other words.  Verb phrases follow a definite orderVerb phrases with two or more helping verbs always keep a definite order. Most helping verbs can combine with other helping verbs but will not combine with all of them.  Source: Lesson 12 and change formA verb can have an s added to it as in eat, eats or run, runs.  Other changes could be eating, ate, or eaten for the verb eat.  Source: Lesson 13.

 
 
 

Instructions:  Find the verb phrases and tell what kind of verbs they are.

1. I can understand your concern.

2. Is Mrs. Johanson going with you?

3. The rooms cannot be held any longer.

4. I haven't seen him for an hour.