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Some words can be both nouns and verbs depending on how they are used in the sentence. In the following sentences, underline the nouns and circle the verbs.

We went to camp at the top of the mountain at the old mining camp.
The fish were biting, so we decided to stay longer and fish some more.
The [...]

Verbs phrases are a combination of helping verbs and main verbs.

The dog has been chasing cars all morning. (Helping verbs: has been. Main verb: chasing)
Charlene may go to the movies. (Helping verb: may. Main verb: go)

Helping Verbs
Be     Am    Is     Are    Was     Were    Being     Been
Have    Has     Had    Do    Does    Did    May    [...]

Find the main verb and circle it.

Buddy gave the ball to his younger brother.
We should not play outside while it is raining.
My next door neighbor ran a marathon.
My cousin likes to sell Girl Scout cookies.
Jimmy, will you hand me the pencil?
Walking across the street requires great care.
I like to throw rocks into the pond.
Elephants use [...]