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 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, are, was.

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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, is, will.

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

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barked

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She is a teacher.'

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is

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are

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What is the main verb in the sentence: 'He has finished his homework.'

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finished

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

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A main verb expresses the main action or state, while a helping verb assists the main verb.

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Give an example of a sentence with both an action verb and a helping verb.

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She is running fast.