VERBS TEST - ALL

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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, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' the verb 'is' is a linking verb connecting 'She' to 'a teacher'.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. It shows what the subject is doing.

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Provide an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He runs every morning,' the verb 'runs' is an action verb.

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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 that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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List some common helping verbs.

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Common helping verbs include 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'has,' 'have,' 'will,' 'shall,' 'can,' 'could,' 'may,' 'might,' 'must,' and 'do.'

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Can a verb be both a linking verb and a helping verb?

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Yes, certain verbs can function as both linking verbs and helping verbs depending on their use in a sentence.

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What is the difference between a linking verb and an action verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject, while an action verb describes what the subject is doing.

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Identify the verb type in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The verb 'tastes' is a linking verb because it connects the subject 'soup' to the adjective 'delicious'.

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

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The verb 'has' is a helping verb that assists the main verb 'finished' in forming the present perfect tense.