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My brother and sister (plays, play) soccer.
play
I identify the helping verb: The children will play on the slide at recess.
will
Identify the main verb: Matthew and I are working on a poster about the big game.
working
Identify the helping verb: Her story has inspired young athletes around the world.
has
List some helping verbs.
are, is, should, will, was, have, were, may, must, had, can, would
We (need/needs) to buy a house.
need
My team (lose/loses) games all the time.
Loses
What do you know about linking verbs?
Links a noun with some information about the noun. Tells what a subject is (the 5 senses).
T/F: you can have a single subject and a plural verb?
False - a single subject needs a single verb; a plural subject needs a plural verb
Linking verbs are often connected to the 5 what?
Senses! ex The cake tastes sweet.
Verbs in the past tense tell us . . . Give an example
What has ALREADY happened.
Verbs in the present tense tell us . . . Give an example
What is happening NOW!
Verbs in the future tense tell us . . . Give an example.
What WILL happen.
What is an irregular verb? Give an example.
A verb that can not be made into the past tense by simply adding -d or -ed
T/F: Every sentence has a main verb.
True!
What is the verb: Mary is happy today.
is
