Curated OER
The Verb
How are linking verbs and action verbs different? First, study the definitions and examples of each (at the top of the first page). Then, assess the comprehension skills of your class by having them complete the 20-question practice...
Curated OER
Linking Verb or Action Verb?
Part of exploring parts of speech is being able to distinguish between linking verbs and action verbs. One implies a stat of being, and one expresses an action. After reviewing the definition briefly, provide your middle schoolers with...
Curated OER
Grammar Puzzles
Students explore the parts of a sentence through analysis, design, and drawing in this nine lessons unit on Grammar. The diagramming of sentences comprises the main thrust of this unit through the utilization of higher cognitive skill...
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Compound Subject
The goal of this site on the compound subject is for you to be able to recognize compound subjects when you see them. In order to accomplish this, the site begins with definitions for the various types of verbs, then gives examples for...
TESL Journal
Activities for Esl Students: Be Verb Past and Present
Twenty sentences with blanks where a "be" verb should be. Students choose which verb fits correctly into the context of the sentence. Correct answers are provided for any that are missed, and a percentage score is kept and displayed at...
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Intransitive Verb
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify an intransitive verb in the context of a sentence.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Subject Complement
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify a subject pronoun in the context of a sentence.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Verb Phrase
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify a verb phrase in the context of a sentence.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Gerund Phrase
This grammar tutorial for understanding the gerund phrase demonstrates how to use gerund phrases properly in sentences.
University of Ottawa (Canada)
University of Ottawa: The Writing Center: Verbals
After a discussion and explanation of verbals in general, this site specifically discusses the gerund and the participle (with a link to the infinitive) and also provides examples of each.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Verb Worksheets
In this learning module, students will learn more about verbs. Video lessons and reinforcement worksheets are provided. This module is designed to support Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III students in various grade bands.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Linking Verbs
An explanation and examples of linking verbs and how they are used correctly in sentences.
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: Verb Subject Agreement
How can you make sure you get the right verb form? Use this BBC Skillswise factsheet, worksheet, and quiz to learn more about subject-verb agreement.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin, Madison: Subject Verb Agreement
This excellent site explains numerous guidelines, complete with examples, for determining subject-verb agreement.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Compound Verb
This site shows how a sentence can have more than one verb. The examples begin with one verb and then builds until the sentence has seven verbs.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Complements
To identify the different types of complements (subject, object, verb). To show the different ways in which they complete ideas.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The "Be" Verb
To introduce the "be" verb and all its regular forms and to stress the importance of subject/verb agreement through use of examples in sentences. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: 2 Bee or Nottoobee
When given a sentence, students will choose the correct verb that will complete the sentence. Student will be analyzing and applying the correct verb tense.