Action, Linking, or Helping Verb?

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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', and '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, which can be a noun or an adjective. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'seem.'

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (or auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. Examples include 'is' in 'is running' and 'have' in 'have eaten.'

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Identify the verb type: 'She is happy.'

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Linking verb ('is') connects the subject 'She' to the adjective 'happy.'

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Identify the verb type: 'They are playing soccer.'

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Helping verb ('are') combined with the action verb 'playing.'

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Identify the verb type: 'He feels tired.'

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Linking verb ('feels') connects the subject 'He' to the adjective 'tired.'

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Identify the verb type: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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Action verb ('barked') expresses the action performed by the subject 'The dog.'

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Identify the verb type: 'She has finished her homework.'

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Helping verb ('has') combined with the action verb 'finished.'

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

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A linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject, such as a state of being or condition.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to a description or identification.