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.
- action verbs
2. Is Mrs. Johanson going with you?
- action verbs
3. The rooms cannot be held any longer.
- action verbs
4. I haven't seen him for an hour.
- action verbs