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 are the three main types of verbs?

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The three main types of verbs are action verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs.

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What is an action verb?

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

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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. Example: is, are.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, or auxiliary verb, helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. Example: has, will.

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

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The main verb is 'reading'.

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

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The linking verb is 'tastes'.

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

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The helping verb is 'have'.

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What is the function of a helping verb?

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A helping verb assists the main verb in a sentence to convey additional meaning.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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Example: 'He seems happy.' (Linking verb: seems)