3 kinds of verbs (action, helping, and linking)

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes a physical or mental action. Examples: run, jump, think.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a word that helps the main verb express an action or state of being. Examples: is, are, have.

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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, which describes or identifies it. Examples: am, is, are.

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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 helping verb in this sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

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is

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'He seems happy.'

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seems

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What is the purpose of an action verb in a sentence?

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The purpose of an action verb is to show what the subject is doing.

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What is the purpose of a helping verb in a sentence?

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The purpose of a helping verb is to assist the main verb in expressing tense, mood, or voice.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb in a sentence?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to 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.