Verbs

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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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What are the three main types of verbs?

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The three main types of verbs are action verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs.

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Define action verb.

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Example: 'run', 'think'.

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Define linking verb.

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement. Example: 'is', 'are'.

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Define helping verb.

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A helping verb (auxiliary verb) helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. Example: 'has', 'will'.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and its helping verbs. Example: 'is running'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The action verb is 'barked'.

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What is the function of a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher', what two words does the linking verb connect?

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The linking verb 'is' connects 'She' and 'teacher'.