Identifying Verbs (Shrek)

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What is a verb?

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

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Shrek is my best friend.'

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is

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Dragon knits Donkey an amazing sweater.'

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knits

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Donkey almost tripped on his neighbor's sprinkler.'

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tripped

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Which one is a verb: opened, happy, quickly?

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opened

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The musician gives private music lessons to Baby Bear on Tuesdays.'

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gives

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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The function of a verb is to express an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What are the three main types of verbs?

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Action verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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Run, jump, swim, etc.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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is, are, was, were, etc.