Verbs Review Lessons 1-4

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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 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. Example: 'is', 'was'.

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What are helping verbs?

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Helping verbs, or auxiliary verbs, assist the main verb in a sentence. Example: 'will', 'have'.

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What is a main verb?

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The main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that shows the main action or state of being.

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What is a predicate?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or identifies the subject.

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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. Example: 'The dog chased the ball.' (ball is the direct object).

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How do you identify an action verb in a sentence?

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Look for a verb that shows what the subject is doing. Example: 'She runs fast.' (runs is the action verb).

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How do you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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Look for a verb that connects the subject to additional information about the subject. Example: 'He is happy.' (is is the linking verb).