Verbs 1 PART 1

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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 a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'will', and 'have'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She is running fast.'

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is

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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, which can be a noun or an adjective. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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tastes

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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the mouse

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

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A helping verb assists the main verb in a sentence by providing additional meaning, while the main verb expresses the primary action or state.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They will finish their homework.'

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will

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What is the purpose of a verb in a sentence?

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The purpose of a verb is to convey the action or state of being of the subject in a sentence.