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 is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that 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, helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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Run, jump, swim, think.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Is, are, was, were.

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Give an example of a helping verb.

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Has, have, will, can.

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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The function of a verb is to express action or state of being.

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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 more information about it.

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

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Barked - action verb.