Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The tiny baby is happy.'

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is

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Sarah voted for the very first time!'

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voted

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Strangers enter.'

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enter

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What are the three main types of verbs?

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Action, Linking, and Helping.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

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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, such as a noun or adjective.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, or auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase.

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Give an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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The dog runs quickly.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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She is a teacher.