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The confusing world of VERBS * A VERB is a word expressing action or existence * You cannot have a complete sentence without a verb. * Three types of verbs: ACTION, LINKING, & HELPING Linking Verbs link a subject to a noun or adjective in the predicate. Linking verbs tell what the subject is or is like. Common linking verbs: Forms of be: Is smell Are look Was taste Were remain Been feel Am appear Be Being sound seem become grow stand turn Apologies are wonderful. Luke, I am your father. She felt sick at school today. Samantha became president of the class. Hints: 1. Always locate the verb first in a sentence. 2. Is the verb alone? 3. If yes, it is either a linking or action. 4. If no, it is most likely a helping verb with a main verb. 5. Does the verb have the subject doing something? ACTION 6. Does the verb tell who the subject is or what the subject is like? LINKING 7. Memorizing the common linking and helping verbs will also be beneficial to you in your schoolwork. Linking Verb Guided Notes ☞ Fill out Part I while watching the Linking Verb screencast. You may pause as needed! ☞ Fill out Part II using notes of the front side of this sheet. Part I: From the screencast: 1. Why are linking verbs hard to find in a sentence? 2. Fill in the blanks: Linking verbs __________ a subject to a ___________ word in the ___________. 3. After you’ve copied the linking verbs into your notebook, write them here: _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ 4. What is the special “checker tool” mentioned in the screencast? 5. Identify the Linking Verb in the following sentence: 1. He grew vicious. 6. Find the complete verb (helping verb + main verb) in the following sentences: 1. I can be helpful. 2. He may have been shy. Part II: From Linking Verb handout: 1. Fill in the blank: Linking verbs tell what the subject ______ or _______ ________. 2. Which noun or adjective is the linking verb linking to in the following sentences? 1. Luke, I am your father. 2. Samantha became president of the class. 3. If a verb is ALONE in a sentence, which types of verbs could it be?