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 this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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What are the three main types of verbs?

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Action, Linking, and Helping

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are playing

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental action.

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

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is reading

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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, often describing a state of being.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'He feels happy.'

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feels

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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 verb in this sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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have finished