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Verbs Linking Verbs The Be Verb Action Verbs Nonaction Verbs Action/Nonaction Verbs Modals Nouns Count Nouns Noncount Nouns Gerunds Infinitives as Nouns Pronouns Subject Pronouns Object Pronouns Possessive Pronouns Interrogative Pronouns Demonstrative Pronouns Indefinite Pronouns Adjectives Adjectives Possessive Adjectives Noun Modifiers Infinitives as Adjectives Adverbs Adverbs of Manner Regular Irregular Frequency Adverbs Infinitives as Adverbs Prepositions Conjunctions Coordinating Conjunctions Subordinating Conjunctions Correlative Conjunctions Interjections http://pjgalien.wordpress.com
Linking Verbs Adjectives can come after linking verbs. be sound seem become feel look smell taste The baby looks sleepy. Verbs http://www.informatik.uni-leipzig.de/~tkirsten/linus/VeryTired_big.jpg
Linking Verbs - The BE verb The BE verb is one of the linking verbs. Verbs
Action Verbs Action verbs describe the activity of someone or something. They are flying a kite. He is running in the park. He runs in the park every Saturday. They fly kites every summer. http://sandiegothetas.com/images/kiteflying.jpg http://www.davidfoster.tv/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/running.jpg Verbs
Nonaction Verbs Withnonaction verbs there is no activity. Nonaction verbs do not take the continuous tenses. Verbs
Nonaction VerbsNeeds and wants want need prefer When it is hot, I prefer iced coffee. I need a bigger lunch. http://www.starling-fitness.com/wp-content/240384vBdA_w.jpg Nonaction Verbs Verbs http://cdn.blisstree.com/files/2008/05/dunkin-donuts-ice-coffee.JPG
Nonaction VerbsThe senses hear taste smell sound feel see seem He seems crazy. This tastes spicy. http://mos.totalfilm.com/images/8/8-supporting-actors-who-stole-the-movie-00-430-75.jpg http://positivepsychologynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/spicy-soup.jpg Nonaction Verbs Verbs
Nonaction verbsemotions love hate like dislike I dislike tarantulas. I love my job. http://res.images.picsquare.com/images/designs/924.jpg Nonaction Verbs Verbs http://www.exotickingdom.net/images/20090403_tarantula.jpg
Nonaction verbspossession have own belong possess “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” Mother Teresa Fadhlowns a hamster. http://113dianap.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/hamster_eating_a_carrot.jpg?w=197&h=236 http://protest.bmgbiz.net/WeBelong.jpg Nonaction Verbs Verbs
Nonaction verbsthoughts agree disagree understand remember believe think know The woman knows there is a thief in the house. The cat disagrees with your theory. http://www.gamingmight.com/media/thumbs/cat-disagree.jpg http://www.bennadel.com/resources/uploads/i_know_who_killed_me_scene.jpg Nonaction Verbs Verbs
Nonaction verbsMeasurements cost owe The lobster and steak dinner costs a lot. You owe $200 in taxes. http://media.tulsafood.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/steak-lobster.jpg http://i.ehow.co.uk/images/a07/j1/hb/do-owe-taxes-800x800.jpg Nonaction Verbs Verbs
Verbs that are sometimes Action and sometimes Nonaction *These nonaction (sense perception) verbs are also linking verbs. In other words, they can come before adjectives. Verbs
Verbs that are Action and Nonaction - appear Selena Gomez appears upset. Elton John is appearing on stage tonight. http://weblogs.dailypress.com/entertainment/music/pop/blog/elton-john.jpg http://www.aishamusic.com/Judiciary_Report/images/Selena-Gomez-3-18-11-1.jpg Action/Nonaction Verbs Verbs
Verbs that are Action and Nonaction - consider Sarah Palin was considering a run for president. I consider biking a good way to get to work. http://www.heatherrobinson.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/sarah-palin-waving.jpg http://sf.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05_14/biz_commuter.jpg Verbs Action/Nonaction Verbs
Verbs that are Action and Nonaction - look The flowers look beautiful. The business man is looking out the window. http://www.visualphotos.com/photo/2x4132310/businessman_looking_out_airplane_window_42-20171208.jpg http://i.ehow.com/images/a07/lc/q8/flowers-look-good-next-hosta-1.1-800X800.jpg Verbs Action/Nonaction Verbs
Verbs that are Action and Nonaction - have It is spring, and the trees have leaves. He is having lunch in the cafeteria. http://www.wallcoo.net/nature/tree_photography/s/wallcoo.com_photography_FF117s_300x300.jpg http://blog.timesunion.com/parenting/files/2009/02/pk_cafeteria_lunch_4_6830964.jpg Verbs Action/Nonaction Verbs
Verbs that are Action and Nonaction - weigh Juan weighs more than he did last year. The doctor is weighing the baby. http://hilton-imports.com/pics/medical_%20equipments/Baby%20Weighing%20Scale.jpg http://i.ehow.com/images/a04/et/t2/much-should-weigh-800x800.jpg Verbs Action/Nonaction Verbs
Complete the sentences. Remember that nonaction verbs do not take the continuous tenses. Practice has 1. Yeva ______________ a cute dog. have am looking 2. I ______________ at ties. look is having 3. Prince ______________ soup for lunch. have 4. The apples ______________ one and a half pounds. weigh weigh 5. Hyacinths ______________ wonderful. smell smell http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/tupungato/tupungato1104/tupungato110400118/9307721-shopping-for-elegant-dressing-accessories-colorful-ties-at-a-shop-in-italy-formal-wear-selection-in-.jpg http://www.burrellesluce.com/freshideas/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/iStock_WeighApplesLarge-200x300.jpg http://www.flower-arrangement-advisor.com/images/hyacinth.jpg http://www.bestweekever.tv/bwe/images/2008/11/PRINCE%20EATING%20SOUP.jpg http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001744075/859719304_j0403680_xlarge.jpeg Verbs Action/Nonaction Verbs
modals Modals don’t have -s, -ed, or -ingendings. Modals are always followed by the base forms of verbs. Verbs
Can and could For Ability Brad could ride a bike when he was four. (past) Shoji can make pottery. (present) Modals Verbs http://www.kidsbalancebikes.com/boy_on_mini_glider.jpg http://blog.timesjobs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/pottery3.jpg
Can and Could For permission / requests Can I borrow your eraser? Could I have another bite of your sandwich? http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/6158010/2/istockphoto_6158010-sandwich-bite-missing.jpg Modals Verbs http://www.utrechtart.com/images/products/brandpages/eraser2_lg.jpg
Would For requests Would you help me with my report? Would you help me with this paperwork? Modals Verbs http://dorrys.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/too-much-work.jpg http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/teacher-with-student.jpg
Would For offers Would you like a taste? Would you like some green tea? Modals Verbs http://img.timeinc.net/time/daily/2008/0807/green_tea_0702.jpg http://media.makeadare.com/img/57fac2944/image_1994e83516.jpg
Will For requests Will you open the door for me? Will you take out the trash please? Modals Verbs http://a.236.com/images/photo2/7638/original/original_opt.jpg http://www.faqs.org/photo-dict/photofiles/list/1516/3601garbage.jpg
Will For the future I am really sleepy right now. I will call you later. If the groundhog sees its shadow on Groundhog Day, we will have six more weeks of winter. Modals Verbs http://www.reallyfunnystuff.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/imagespuppy-20with-20cellphone.jpg http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/family-vacations-groundhog-day.jpg
May For permission / requests May I keep this puppy? May I open it? Modals Verbs http://www.specialk.com/_res/i/promos/offers-promotions-promo.jpg http://ihasahotdog.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/129151791906335349.jpg
May For future Possibility Don’t get any closer or you may get hurt. It may be cold tomorrow. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OA8u_A2J8x8/TcsfiZmhHEI/AAAAAAAAA9M/Dhz9XirQk2w/s400/Australia+most+dangerous+animals.jpg http://www.thedeutschgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/weather-map-300x205.jpg Modals Verbs
should For advice You should eat berries twice a week. You should look both ways before you cross the street. Modals Verbs http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2008/08/crossing-the-street-2129467541_85bece83e3.jpg http://img.ezinemark.com/imagemanager2/files/30003693/2011/03/2011-03-07-09-30-27-3-you-should-eat-berries-twice-per-week.jpeg
Should (have) The train should have been here ten minutes ago. I should have bought a smaller pair of shoes. http://www.visualphotos.com/photo/2x4070120/business_woman_waiting_at_a_train_station_81a-00000871-001.jpg Modals Verbs http://customerlensconsulting.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/j0431794.jpg
shall For offers and future Shall we dance? (Offers) Where shall I start tomorrow? (Future) Modals Verbs http://ih3.redbubble.net/work.6511797.1.flat,550x550,075,f.oh-where-shall-i-start-tomorrow.jpg http://thecia.com.au/reviews/s/images/shall-we-dance-2.jpg
might For future probability I might be a little late for work. If I am lucky, I might win this card game. Modals Verbs http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZVMt3Vp1iQA/TUnTd4wD2zI/AAAAAAAABbg/wzSsINyQfj0/s1600/web01.jpg http://appliedmath30.pbworks.com/f/1264862893/chp_ace_cards.jpg
might For advice You might try eating less sugar. You might want to take some extra water. Modals Verbs http://health.usnews.com/dbimages/master/16674/SS_PR_100513diabetes_facts.jpg http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs44/f/2009/147/1/0/Into_the_Desert_by_cooley.jpg
Must For necessity You must stop at a stop sign. I must rest for a minute. Modals Verbs http://andreasblom.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/stop-sign.jpg http://www.wunderground.com/data/wximagenew/c/Cokemah/12.jpg
Must For probability Did you cross five time zones? You must be exhausted. Oh! It must be your birthday. Modals Verbs http://images.travelpod.com/users/hillmanfamily/1.1280178056.my-birthday-cake.jpg http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Travel/Pix/pictures/2008/12/01/Jetlag24.jpg
Nouns A noun is a person, a place, a thing, or an idea. http://www.pastryshoescollection.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/idea.jpg http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vB03mc19_RA/Sy4XtPCR6lI/AAAAAAAAC98/L-I8j9dH97Y/Fotolia_1966632_L.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/stott/ebay/studio/241/stott-apple-book.jpg http://theselvedgeyard.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/eames-chair-herman-miller.jpg http://discounthotels.com/travel-blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/chicago.jpg Nouns
Count and noncount nouns There are two kinds of nouns in English. Count nouns are nouns that you can count. one chair two chairs Noncount nouns are nouns that you cannot count. money water http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=chair&view=detail&id=E2C267C891F2E7DEEBF79E328AFBAE4D42D3C726&first=1&FORM=IDFRIR • http://thingsilearnedinmy20s.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/money.jpg http://newsletter.herrerainc.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/_small_water_drops1.jpg Nouns http://thecuriousclan.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/egg-chair.jpg
Count Nouns How do you make a singular count noun plural? one pig two pigs For nouns that end with a consonant, add s. http://images1.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Two-little-Piggies-pigs-1078267_1920_1440.jpg Nouns http://badanimalpuns.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/cute-pig.jpg
Count Nouns How do you make a singular count noun plural? one bee two bees For most nouns that end with a vowel, add s. (Nouns that end in o are exceptions. See the next two slides.) Nouns http://dianepernet.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/09/18/bees.jpg http://www.bee-pollen-supplement-guide.com/bee_pollen_FULL.jpg
Count Nouns How do you make a singular count noun plural? one piano two pianos For most nouns that end in o, add s. (See the next slide for exceptions.) Nouns http://www.pianosforkids.com/images/homepage_pianos.jpg http://www.faqs.org/photo-dict/photofiles/list/404/773piano.jpg
Count Nouns How do you make a singular count noun plural? one potato potatoes a lot of For some nouns that end in o, add es. If you are not sure, check a dictionary. Nouns http://goutsucks.zoomshare.com/files/potatoes.jpg http://transitionculture.org/wp-content/uploads/potato.jpg
Count Nouns How do you make a singular count noun plural? one first lady five first ladies For nouns that end in a consonant and y, the y becomesies. Nouns http://www.bravecreatures.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/5FirstLadies.jpg http://www.firstladies.org/images/michelle-obama.jpg
Count Nouns How do you make a singular count noun plural? one monkey two monkeys For nouns that end with a vowel and y, adds. http://blog.mypets.ws/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/monkey-twins.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_CKCnQB5P3ug/SwwEBJXF4yI/AAAAAAAABec/ACIw3-D4920/s1600/baby-monkey.1280.jpg Nouns
Count Nouns How do you make a singular count noun plural? one knife three knives For nouns that end in fe, change the fetov andadd s. Nouns http://cdn.physorg.com/newman/gfx/news/2009/swissarmykni.jpg http://www.wired.com/images/slideshow/2008/06/gallery_swiss_army_knife/swiss.jpg
Count Nouns How do you make a singular count noun plural? one dress three dresses For nouns that end in sh, ch, x, s, z, addes. Nouns http://www.crunchwear.com/images/cats/high-tech-dress.jpg http://www.africafreemarket.com/webadmin/admin_images/1257920029_dresses.jpg
Count Nouns How do you make a singular count noun plural? one sheep two sheep Some plural forms are the same as the singular form. http://static.guim.co.uk/Guardian/environment/gallery/2008/nov/05/lakedistrict/GD8280534@Herdwick-sheep-in-the-4887.jpg Nouns http://www.freefoto.com/images/01/16/01_16_13---Sheep_web.jpg?&k=Sheep
Count Nouns How do you make a singular count noun plural? glasses scissors shorts Some words have no singular form. To count these nouns, you need to use apair of, two pairs of, etc. http://www.highsnobiety.com/uploads/pics/visvim-mess-shorts-2_01.jpg http://www.declutteryou.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/scissors_view2.jpg http://www.killahbeez.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/glasses_h.jpg Nouns