Subjects, Verbs, and the Simple Sentence

1. Subjects, Verbs, and the Simple Sentence Identifying the Parts of Speech

2. Verbs… • A verb makes a declaration about a subject. • A verb states an occurrence (occur, happen) • A verb is a state of being • A verb is an action.

3. Verbs… • How do I identify a verb in a sentence?

4. Verbs… • In order to identify the verb of a sentence you need to ask yourself:“What is the relationship of this verb to the subject?”

5. Verbs… • There are three basic types of verbs: • Linking Verbs • Action Verbs • Helping Verbs

6. Linking Verbs… • Linking verbs connect the subject to a word that renames, describes, or defines the subject. • All linking verbs whether it renames, describes, or defines the subject acts like an equal sign between the subject and noun or adjective that comes after them.

7. Linking verbs… • Common linking verbs that connect the subject to a word that renames it are: • am, is, are, were, am being, has been…

8. Linking verbs… • Linking verbs that connect the subject to a word that renames the subject. • For example – A flood is a serious danger. • Flood = serious danger • For example - The ice cream is cold and sweet. • Ice cream = cold and sweet

9. Write a sentence… • Write three sentences using the common linking verbs that connect the subject to a descriptiveword that renames it: • am, is, are, were, am being, has been…

10. Linking Verbs… • Common linking verbs that connect the subject with a word or words that describes the subject are: • These verbs relate to what we see…appear, become, look, seem, turn

11. Write a sentence • Write three sentences using the common linking verbs that connect the subject to a descriptiveword that describes it: • appear, become, look, seem, turn

12. Linking verbs… • Common linking verbs that connect the subject to verbs that define the subject. • These verbs relate to defining an experience like: feel, smell, sound, taste

13. Write a sentence… • Write three sentences using the common linking verbs that connect the subject to a descriptive word that defines it: • feel, smell, sound, taste

14. Action Verbs… • Action verbs show the behavior of the subject. • For example – Justin and Mia prepared their house for the upcoming storm. • For example - Before the flood, Justin and Mia raised the furnace, water heater, washer, dryer, and furniture off the floors in their home.

15. Write a sentence… • Write three sentences using action verbs that show the behavior of the subject.

16. Helping Verbs… • A helping verb is used with a main verb to create a verb phrase. • The verbs be, do, and have can be used alone or as helping verbs.

17. Helping verbs… • For example – Jermaine has prepared a supply kit in case of an emergency. • For example – Has Jermaine prepared a supply kit? • For example – Jermaine has not bought all the supplies.

18. Helping verbs… • Common helping verbs –

19. Helping verbs… • For example - Due to lack of road access, emergency services may be delayed for up to 72 hours after a major disaster. • For example - One gallon of water per person per day for three days is recommended for drinking, cooking, and washing. • For example - Hurricanes, ice storms, and tornadoes can be devastating natural disasters.

20. Write a sentence… • Write three sentences using helping verbs with a main verb to create a verb phrase.