Verbs: Action, Linking, Main/Helping

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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. Examples: run, jump, 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. Examples: is, are, was.

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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. Example: 'is running' (is is the helping verb).

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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 happy.'

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is

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. Example: 'has been running.'

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What is the action verb in this sentence: 'They play soccer every Saturday.'

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play

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'He has finished his homework.'

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has

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What is the action verb in this sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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chased