Helping and Linking verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental activity. Examples: run, think, jump.

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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 it. Example: is, are, was.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice. Examples: am, is, are, have.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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is

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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runs

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

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are

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What do linking verbs do?

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Linking verbs link the subject to a word that describes or identifies it.

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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I have finished my homework.

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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.

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Can a verb be both action and linking?

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No, a verb is either an action verb or a linking verb, but not both.