Verbs: Action & Linking

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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 action verbs?

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Action verbs are verbs that express physical or mental actions. Examples include 'run', 'jump', and 'think'.

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, often describing a state of being. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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

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barks

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

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is

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what someone or something does, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The cat chased the mouse.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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The soup tastes delicious.

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What are helping verbs?

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Helping verbs are verbs that help the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning. Examples include 'is', 'have', and 'will'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She has finished her homework.'

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has