Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'think', and 'carry'.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes or identifies it. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She seems happy.'

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seems

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. Examples include 'is', 'have', and 'will'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs express an action, while linking verbs connect the subject to a descriptor or identifier.

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Provide an example of a sentence with both an action verb and a linking verb.

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Example: 'The cat is sleeping on the mat.' (is - linking verb, sleeping - action verb)

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What role do helping verbs play in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb in expressing tense, mood, or voice.

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Identify the type of verb in the sentence: 'He will be going to the store.'

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Helping verb (will) and action verb (going).