Simple Predicate or Verb
• The most important part of the complete
predicate is the verb.
• Some verbs tell about an action. (action
verbs)
• Other verbs state that something is. (state-ofbeing or linking verbs)
Action Verbs
• Gossip
• Whisper
• Tell
• Talk
• Gasp
Action Verbs
• Climb
• Sweat
• Pick
• Fall
Action Verbs
• Play
• Kick
• Hit
• Compete
• Win
Action Verbs
• Drive
• Cruise
• Speeding
• Ride
Action Verbs
• Stop
• Go
• Yield
• Wait
• Obey
State-of-being or
Linking VERBS
am
are
is
was
were
will be
seem
appear
feel
become
has been
look
had been
taste
made
Write the Simple
Predicate or Verb
1. Roxanne plays in a rock band.
2. The sailboat drifted out to sea.
3. The lights blinked on and off.
4. The rusty gate creaked loudly.
5. Emil adopted a cat at a shelter.
6. The car drove down the road.
7. The spy hid the secret papers.
8. Cows are sacred animals.
9. The heart is a strong pump.
10. Old castles have ghosts.
11. The Cyclops was a mythical
giant.
12. Soccer is my favorite sport.
13. Apples are usually red.
14. Verbs seem easier than I
thought.