Verbs, Verbs, Verbs!

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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: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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What type of verb is 'is' in the sentence: 'She is happy.'?

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linking

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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barks

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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 is doing.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning.

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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 is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, describing or identifying it.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'He seems tired.'

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seems

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show action, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.