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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Action, Linking, and Helping.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb shows what someone or something is doing.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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Run, jump, swim.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a noun or adjective that describes it.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Is, are, was, were.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning.

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Give an example of a helping verb.

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Has, have, will, can.

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

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Barked.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'She is happy.'

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Is.