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What is an Action Verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Examples: run, jump, 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. Examples: is, are, was.

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What is a Helping Verb?

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A helping verb (auxiliary verb) helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. Examples: will, have, is.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The verb is 'sleeps', which is an action verb.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She is a teacher.'

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The verb is 'is', which is a linking verb.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They will go to the park.'

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The helping verb is 'will'.

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What is the role of an Action Verb in a sentence?

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An action verb shows what the subject is doing.

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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.

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What is the role of a Helping Verb in a sentence?

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A helping verb assists the main verb to form a verb phrase.

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Example of a sentence with an Action Verb:

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'The dog barks loudly.' (Action verb: barks)