8th grade HMH Grammar Workbook Module 3 flashcard

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', and 'did'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'You did know the answer but still said the wrong thing.'

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did

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'jump', 'think', and 'create'.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The artist creates clay objects.'

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creates

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'because'.

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'When I was a kid, I used to play Red Rover and Tag all the time.'

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and

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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 can be a noun or an adjective. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', and 'seem'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States.'

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was

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is an action verb that requires one or more objects. It transfers action to the object. Examples include 'give', 'send', and 'keep'.

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Identify the transitive verb in the sentences: 'She climbed into bed. The blanket kept her warm.'

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kept