A. Identify & write the action verbs in the sentences below.
1. The ancient Greeks wondered about the causes of some events in nature.
2. They saw lightning between rain clouds.
3. They heard thunder soon after the lightning.
B. Copy the sentences below. Circle the linking verb, and draw a double headed arrow to connect the words that are linked by the verb.
1. Thunder is an explosive noise.
2. It usually sounds very threatening.
3. A clap of thunder seems longer than a flash of lightning.
4. Thunder becomes evident after a lightning flash.
C. Identify & write the verb in the sentences below. Label it linking or action.
1. Before the storm, the air grew quiet.
2. Massive black clouds appeared on the horizon.
3. The thunder sounded frightening.
4. Soon, we felt the first drops of rain.
D. Write the verb phrase (main verb plus helping verbs) in each sentence below. Underline the helping verbs, and circle the main verbs.
1. Clouds are divided into four main groups.
2. These groups can be called families.
3. Low clouds might become rain or thunder clouds.
4. They would look thick, dark, and shapeless.
5. Clouds have been blocking the sun.
1. The ancient Greeks wondered about the causes of some events in nature.
2. They saw lightning between rain clouds.
3. They heard thunder soon after the lightning.
B. Copy the sentences below. Circle the linking verb, and draw a double headed arrow to connect the words that are linked by the verb.
1. Thunder is an explosive noise.
2. It usually sounds very threatening.
3. A clap of thunder seems longer than a flash of lightning.
4. Thunder becomes evident after a lightning flash.
C. Identify & write the verb in the sentences below. Label it linking or action.
1. Before the storm, the air grew quiet.
2. Massive black clouds appeared on the horizon.
3. The thunder sounded frightening.
4. Soon, we felt the first drops of rain.
D. Write the verb phrase (main verb plus helping verbs) in each sentence below. Underline the helping verbs, and circle the main verbs.
1. Clouds are divided into four main groups.
2. These groups can be called families.
3. Low clouds might become rain or thunder clouds.
4. They would look thick, dark, and shapeless.
5. Clouds have been blocking the sun.