Verbs

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

An action verb expresses physical or mental action, such as 'run', 'think', or 'jump'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, such as 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is a helping verb?

Back

A helping verb, or auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase, such as 'has', 'is', or 'will'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

The verb is 'barks'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?

Back

A main verb expresses the main action or state, while a helping verb assists the main verb in forming a tense or mood.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: She ____ a great singer. (is, are)

Back

is

Front

What is the verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

Back

The verb is 'are playing'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Identify the type of verb: 'He has finished his homework.'

Back

The verb 'has' is a helping verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

Back

The verb is 'bloom'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B