•Action verbs express either physical or mental activity

• Pg. 91, 1-10

•Linking verbs connect the subject to a word or word group that identifies / describes the subject

• Both charts on page 92-93

1. The huge diamond mine is now a museum.2. The computerized voice sounds human to me.3. After the storm, the islanders grew nervous at the sight of all the dark clouds.4. I wondered why. 5.Some of the bristlecone pine trees are very old.

6. The animals looked quite content. 7. He was an officer in the Army. 8. They looked at the magazine.9. She enjoyed the show. 10. She appears healthy and happy.

•Helping verbs help the main verb express action or a state of being

• Chart on pg. 96

1. A sixteenth birthday is often treated as a special day.

2. They might not tell you their age.3. I will celebrate my birthday in May.4. They will usually celebrate with a

cookout.5. We should maybe study a bit

longer.

1. We (are / is) going outside.2. The tables (was / were) covered with

food.3. Several of the children (was / were)

smiling.4. The group (was / were) undecided. 5. Nobody near the trees (likes / like) to

hear the arguments. 6. Few of the apples (are / is) available.

7. J.J. and Jillian (are / is) happy together.8. The doctor or the nurse (check / checks) my blood pressure. 9. (Is / Are) the two students capable?10. The class (has / have) decided on a theme.11. The queen of hearts (is / are) ripped.12. (Doesn’t / Don’t) the waves look inviting?