Name one verb that starts with the letter 'S'
"a. identify a verb used in a sentence
b. construct sentences using verb"
Learning objective:
Verbs express action, a state, or a feeling. Verbs can be used alone, or with other words. Verbs help to create sentences.
Verbs: Action Words
Action Verb: A verb that expresses physical or mental action. Linking Verb: A verb that connects the subject of a sentence with a word that gives information about the subject. Auxiliary Verb: A verb (or form of a verb) that helps another verb to make different tenses or to form questions or negatives.
Concepts:
The longest verb in English is 'antidisestablishmentarianism', which has 28 letters. There are 3 main types of verbs: action verbs, linking verbs, and auxiliary verbs. 'Can' is the most commonly used verb in the English language.
Fun facts:
Work together in pairs: Name a verb that you used in a sentence today and write the sentence.
Work together in pairs: Name a verb you used in a sentence today and explain what you did with that verb.
Brain break: Draw a picture of a flying elephant holding a surfboard
What is a verb?
- A type of flower
- A type of animal
- An action word
- An emotion
What is an example of a verb?
Which sentence has a verb?
- The sun is bright
- I like ice cream
- Circle the square
- Red is my favorite color
Which of the following is not a verb?
What type of word is a verb?