Verbs- main, helping, and linking

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a helping verb?

Back

A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, helps the main verb in a verb phrase. Example: is, are, was.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

The helping verb is 'is'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

The action verb is 'barks'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

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

Back

The linking verb is 'tastes'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the main verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

Back

The main verb is 'playing'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

A helping verb assists the main verb to form a verb phrase, indicating tense, mood, or voice.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Can a sentence have more than one helping verb?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B