GRAMMAR BOOK 3 - TYPES of VERBS

How many kinds of verbs have we been studying in class?

• Only one specific kind
• We have focussed on two types of verbs
• There are three different types of verbs
• I'm sure there are 4 different types

What kind of verb tells WHAT THE SUBJECT IS DOING?

• ACTION
• LINKING
• HELPING

The verb, MOWED, is an example of...

• A HELPING verb
• A LINKING verb
• An ACTION verb

PEOPLE DRESS IN COSTUME ON HALLOWEEN. What kind of verb is "dress?"

• ACTION
• HELPING
• LINKING

PEOPLE WEAR GREEN ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY. What kind of verb is "wear?"

• ACTION
• HELPING
• LINKING

PEOPLE LIKE TO GIVE AND RECEIVE PRESENTS ON CHRISTMAS. The words "give" and "receive" are what kinds of verbs?

• ACTION
• HELPING
• LINKING

NEW YEAR'S DAY IS THE FIRST MAJOR HOLIDAY OF THE YEAR. What kind verb is "is?"

• ACTION
• HELPING
• LINKING

CHILDREN HAVE OPENED PRESENTS ON CHRISTMAS FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS. What kind of verb is "have?"

• ACTION
• HELPING
• LINKING

RENLY HAS PASSED EVERYONE IN THE RACE. What kind of verb is "has?"

• ACTION
• HELPING
• LINKING

THAT DINNER LOOKS DELICIOUS!!! What kind of verb is "looks?"

• ACTION
• HELPING
• LINKING