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 dog barks loudly.'

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barks

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

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is reading

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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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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She has finished her homework.'

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has

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'He seems tired.'

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seems

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information.