ACTION, LINKING, AND HELPING VERBS

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that shows what someone or something does. For example, 'run', 'jump', and 'swim' are action verbs.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a word that describes or identifies it. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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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 help express the action or state of being. Examples include 'is', 'have', and 'will'.

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Give an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog barks loudly', 'barks' is the action verb.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is happy', 'is' is the linking verb.

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Give an example of a helping verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'They are playing soccer', 'are' is the helping verb.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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

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Can a verb be both an action verb and a linking verb?

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No, a verb cannot be both at the same time. It is either an action verb or a linking verb based on its function in the sentence.

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What are some common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', and 'become'.

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What role do helping verbs play in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb in a sentence to form a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.