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A linking verb connects the subject with a word or words that identify or describe
the subject. It can connect the subject with a predicate nominative or a predicate
adjective. Some linking verbs are forms of be, such as am, is, was, and were.
Others express a condition, such as appear, become, feel, look, remain, seem,
sound, and taste.
Sean was the manager. He seemed confident.
An auxiliary verb, also called a helping verb, helps the main verb express action or
make a statement. Auxiliary verbs also help indicate voice, mood, or tense. A verb
phrase is made up of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. Some common
auxiliary verbs are had, been, do, is, might, will, must, could, should, and would.
The forwards are running down the field. (The main verb is running.)
A. Identifying Verbs
Underline the verb or verb phrase in each sentence. In the space above each
underlined word, write A if it is an action verb, L if it is a linking verb, or AUX if it is
an auxiliary verb.
1. The game of lacrosse is popular in many countries.
2. Players move the ball with sticks with net pockets at one end.
3. They score goals in the other teams goal.
4. Only the goalies may touch the ball.
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2. Perhaps the color white represented gentility to the upper class players.
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A. Identifying Verbs
Underline each verb once. If the verb has a direct object or objects, underline the direct
object(s) twice. In the space above each verb, write T for transitive or I for intransitive.
2. Newspaper critics often differ in their evaluations of TV, theater, music, and food.
3. Samuel Langhorne Clemens wrote under the pen name Mark Twain.
4. The galaxies in our universe are moving apart rapidly.
5. The constant drip of calcium carbonate from cave roofs eventually forms
stalactites.
6. Large roadside billboards advertise products and services along some highways.
7. Young children need constant care and attention.
8. Our family has moved three times in the past decade.
9. A strategic plan increased the enterprises chances of success.
10. The instructions for the VCR confuse my grandparents.
B. Using Verbs
Refer to the passage below to complete these items.
Sports medicine is a field that provides health care to athletes and other
active people. Sports medicine minimizes the risk of injury, and it treats injuries
that do occur. A team of experts work together in this field. They evaluate
training techniques, diagnose injuries, and determine treatment. Many athletic
teams have arranged for the services of a team physician. The team physician
will provide medical attention for the players. The teams trainer often assists.
With proper care, athletes may return to playing as quickly as possible. Sports
medicine has improved the general health of athletes.
1. Find examples of two transitive verbs in the passage. On the lines below, write
those verbs and the direct objects that receive their actions.
Transitive verb 1: _________________
2. Write three action verbs from the passage on the lines below.
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3. Write two verb phrases from the passage. Underline the auxiliary verbs in
each phrase.
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4. Write the sentence from the passage that contains a linking verb. Underline the
below.
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1. The mayor presented the key to our city to the famous opera star.
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2. Their pitches reach speeds of well over 90 miles per hour.
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3. The manager calls loudly to the pitcher.
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4. The batter waves confidently to the crowd.
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5. The pitcher shakes his head in response to the catchers signal.
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6. The ball flies out of the ballpark.
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B. Proofreading
The writer of this paragraph was careless and omitted many verbs. Proofread the
paragraph, looking for places where an action verb, a linking verb, or an auxiliary
verb would improve the writing. Then insert this proofreading symbol and write
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the verb you wish to add above it.
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There a wide variety of exciting winter sports. Some are familiar worldwide,
such as ice skating and skiing. However, some not as well known. One example
bobsledding, which is a fast, dangerous sport. A group of Englishmen and Americans
introduced the sport in 1890. Bobsledders down a steep, icy course in sleds.
Another less-known winter sport tobogganing. Tobogganing coasting on
snow on long sleds. Toboggans very fast and may achieve a speed of 60 miles
per hour. Native American hunters often toboggans to carry game over the snow.
Ringette is a team sport that similar to ice hockey. The game invented in
Ontario, Canada. Ringette teams consist of six players, all on ice skates. The
game played on an ice rink. Girls and young women in Canada and the
northern United States enjoy this game. Next winter, you want to try one of
these sports.
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