Verbs, Verbs, 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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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The dog barks.'

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barks

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that shows what someone or something is doing.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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runs

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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 is a teacher.'

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is

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is used with a main verb to show tense, mood, or voice.

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

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is

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What type of verb is 'am' in the sentence 'I am happy'?

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linking

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

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have finished