Verb Practice

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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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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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sings

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What is the main function of a verb in a sentence?

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The main function of a verb is to express the action or state of being of the subject.

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Identify the verbs in the sentence: 'The dog barked and ran away.'

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barked and ran

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that expresses physical or mental action.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'He thinks deeply about the problem.'

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thinks

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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, often describing a state of being.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is a talented artist.'

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is

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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.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are