Things you should be able to do:
1. Distinguish between transitive and intransitive verbs
2. Recognize linking verbs
3. Distinguish between linking an action verbs
4. Identify helping verbs
5. Identify verb phrases
6. Sentence Revision: linking verbs to action verbs
Part 1 Distinguish between transitive and intransitive verbs
Identify (write) the verb identify whether it is transitive or intransitive
1. Astronauts train for years.
2. NASA examines the quality of each applicant.
3. Specialists never choose randomly.
4. Most flight training occurs immediately.
Part 2- Recognize linking verbs
Write each sentence underline the linking verb. Then draw a double-headed arrow connecting words linked by the verb.
1. The few months before a big flight seem long for the trainees.
2. The crew members are well prepared.
3. So far, the training has been enjoyable.
4. Graduation will be very satisfying.
5. The shuttle training will be a longer course.
6. The mission specialist is extremely experienced.
Part 3 Distinguish between linking an action verbs
Identify (write) the verb identify whether it is linking or action
1. Some experts grew special food for space missions.
2. The food tasted unusual.
3. Special clothing seemed necessary for space travel.
4. The clothing feels bulky and cumbersome.
5. On the first clear day, the crew appeared at the bottom of the platform.
6. The countdown appeared routine.
part 4 Helping Verbs & Verb phrases
Copy the following sentences. Underline the helping verbs, and circle the main verb.
1. Our class has been learning about the challenges of space travel.
2. we have read about many space-team members.
3. I should have watched the special report on the space shuttle.
4. It should have been seen around the world.
5. Space has not been completely explored.
6. Astronaut may sometimes spend years in preparation for a single mission.
7. Even with all the training they could have not been prepared for what happened on Apollo 13.
Part 5 Revision practice.
Change the sentences with linking verbs to sentences with action verbs. You may need to reorder, add words, or combine some sentences.
Apollo 13 has certain criteria for the selection of astronauts. Intelligence, bravery, and clear thinking in stressful situations are a few of them. Reliability and excellent communication are two other skills possessed by space-shuttle astronauts.
1. Distinguish between transitive and intransitive verbs
2. Recognize linking verbs
3. Distinguish between linking an action verbs
4. Identify helping verbs
5. Identify verb phrases
6. Sentence Revision: linking verbs to action verbs
Part 1 Distinguish between transitive and intransitive verbs
Identify (write) the verb identify whether it is transitive or intransitive
1. Astronauts train for years.
2. NASA examines the quality of each applicant.
3. Specialists never choose randomly.
4. Most flight training occurs immediately.
Part 2- Recognize linking verbs
Write each sentence underline the linking verb. Then draw a double-headed arrow connecting words linked by the verb.
1. The few months before a big flight seem long for the trainees.
2. The crew members are well prepared.
3. So far, the training has been enjoyable.
4. Graduation will be very satisfying.
5. The shuttle training will be a longer course.
6. The mission specialist is extremely experienced.
Part 3 Distinguish between linking an action verbs
Identify (write) the verb identify whether it is linking or action
1. Some experts grew special food for space missions.
2. The food tasted unusual.
3. Special clothing seemed necessary for space travel.
4. The clothing feels bulky and cumbersome.
5. On the first clear day, the crew appeared at the bottom of the platform.
6. The countdown appeared routine.
part 4 Helping Verbs & Verb phrases
Copy the following sentences. Underline the helping verbs, and circle the main verb.
1. Our class has been learning about the challenges of space travel.
2. we have read about many space-team members.
3. I should have watched the special report on the space shuttle.
4. It should have been seen around the world.
5. Space has not been completely explored.
6. Astronaut may sometimes spend years in preparation for a single mission.
7. Even with all the training they could have not been prepared for what happened on Apollo 13.
Part 5 Revision practice.
Change the sentences with linking verbs to sentences with action verbs. You may need to reorder, add words, or combine some sentences.
Apollo 13 has certain criteria for the selection of astronauts. Intelligence, bravery, and clear thinking in stressful situations are a few of them. Reliability and excellent communication are two other skills possessed by space-shuttle astronauts.