52. Linking Verbs and Predicate Nouns
Linking verbs show existence. Most linking verbs are forms of the verb to be. I like to call linking verbs “equals” verbs, because the words on either side of the verb “equal” each other. The linking verb connects the subject… Read more52. Linking Verbs and Predicate Nouns
51. Linking Verbs
We have learned that some verbs are action verbs and some verbs are existence verbs. Existence verbs are actually called linking verbs. Linking verbs do not show any action by the subject.Linking verbs link the subject to a noun or… Read more51. Linking Verbs
50. Practice with Subject/Predicate and Transitive Verbs
Section A. Separate each of these sentences into a subject and a predicate by drawing a line / after the subject.Example: Mom / baked a cake.1. A brown dog ran down the street.2. The sun was shining yesterday.3. I helped… Read more50. Practice with Subject/Predicate and Transitive Verbs
49. Action Verbs and the Indirect Object
We have learned that some action verbs are transitive. Transitive verbs transfer action to a noun. The noun that receives the action is labeled a direct object. Sometimes a sentence with a direct object will also have an indirect object…. Read more49. Action Verbs and the Indirect Object
48. Action Verbs and the Direct Object
An action verb shows action. Sometimes the action verb transfers the action to another object. A verb that transfers action is called a Transitive Verb.The object that receives the action is called the Direct Object. A transitive verb always transfers… Read more48. Action Verbs and the Direct Object
47. Verbs Can Show Action or Existence
A verb is a part of speech that shows action or existence. Action verbs show action. Run, jump, eat, hit, wear, find, see, hold, imagine, open, make, and love are all action verbs. Any word for something you can do… Read more47. Verbs Can Show Action or Existence
46. Subject and Predicate in a Sentence
45. More Practice with Pronouns
Section A. Choose a reflexive or intensive pronoun for each blank below.1. My sister bought ___ a new car.2. The king ___ will be visiting our town3. I hurt ___ when I fell off my bike.4. The soccer players are… Read more45. More Practice with Pronouns
44. Common Mistakes With Pronouns
This lesson will make you aware of two common pronoun mistakes. Try to eliminate these mistakes from your writing. Using pronouns correctly will give you more confidence as a writer. So here we go! Common Mistake #1 – Using the… Read more44. Common Mistakes With Pronouns