Verbs

VERBS

Verbs• Verbs are words that represent action or a state of being.

• Action verbs: represent something one can do.• Physical actions: Swim, jump, run, sneeze• Mental actions: dream, hope, wish, think

• Linking verbs: are verbs demonstrating relationship to subject.• To be verbs, 5 senses verbs.

To BeSubject Past Present Future

I was am Will be

You were are Will be

He, she, it Was is Will be

We, they, you were are Will be

Other linking verbs• Become seem feel• Look Prove Remain• Smell Sound Taste• Turn Stay Get• Appear Feel Grow

Transitive vs. Intransitive Verbs• Transitive verbs are action verbs that require a direct

object.• The direct object answers what or whom.• A direct object is a noun that refers back to the verb.

• The boy swung the bat.• She picked up the paper.

Intransitive verbs- don't require a direct object• The boy swung wildly.• My dad goes to work.