ACTION, LINKING, AND HELPING VERBS

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes a physical or mental action. Examples: run, jump, think.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb express an action or a state of being. Examples: is, are, has.

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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. It does not show action. Examples: am, is, are.

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Give an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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The dog barks loudly.

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Give an example of a helping verb in a sentence.

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She has finished her homework.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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The soup tastes delicious.

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How can you identify a helping verb in a sentence?

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A helping verb usually comes before the main verb and helps to form a verb phrase.

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What is the role of a linking verb in a sentence?

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

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Can a sentence have more than one helping verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple helping verbs. Example: She has been studying.

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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.