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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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that describes a 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 that describes or identifies it.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', and 'become'.

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What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?

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A main verb expresses the primary action or state of being, while a helping verb (or auxiliary verb) accompanies the main verb to form a verb phrase.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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

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In the sentence 'She is running fast', what is the main verb?

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running

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What are some examples of action verbs?

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Examples of action verbs include 'run', 'jump', 'think', 'write', and 'play'.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs.