Grammar Academy · Unit 1
Verb Foundations
Verbs tell what people and things do, are, feel, or experience.
Learning goals
- Find the verb or verb phrase in a sentence.
- Recognize action, linking, and helping verbs.
- Write and say complete sentences with verbs.
1. Three useful verb groups
| Type | What it does | Examples | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action verb | Shows an action | work, study, cook, walk | Maria works at a hospital. |
| Linking verb | Connects the subject to information | am, is, are, was, were | The children are tired. |
| Helping verb | Helps the main verb | can, will, have, do | We can learn together. |
Activity A — Underline the verb
- Maria works at a hospital.
- The children are tired.
- We can learn English together.
- My neighbor cooks dinner every night.
- I am ready for class.
- They will arrive at noon.
Activity B — Choose a verb
Complete each sentence with a verb from the box: study · is · can · walk · cooks
- My teacher ______ patient.
- We ______ after dinner.
- He ______ rice and beans.
- I ______ English every day.
- They ______ speak two languages.
Activity C — Name the verb type
Write action, linking, or helping.
- The store is busy. ____________________
- Jamal drives a truck. __________________
- We will call tomorrow. _________________
- I am nervous today. ___________________
- Rosa writes clear messages. ___________
Activity D — Build your own sentences
Action verb:
Linking verb:
Helping verb + main verb:
Speaking practice
Work with a partner. Ask and answer in complete sentences.
- What do you do every morning?
- How are you today?
- What can you do well?
Quick check
- Underline the complete verb phrase: She can drive to work.
- Write one action verb:
- Write one sentence with a linking verb.
Teacher index — online only (not included when printing)
Lesson guidance and answer key
Warm-up: Mime three familiar actions. Students name each verb and use it in a sentence.
Activity A: works; are; can learn; cooks; am; will arrive.
Activity B: is; walk; cooks; study; can.
Activity C: linking; action; helping; linking; action.
Quick check: can drive. Other answers vary.
Differentiation: Beginners may copy a model sentence. Intermediate learners can add time, place, frequency, or reason details.