5G Main, Linking, and Helping Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes what someone or something does. Examples include 'run', 'jump', and 'swim'.

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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 express tense, mood, or voice. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'will', and 'have'.

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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, which can be a noun or an adjective. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'seem'.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The dog barks loudly.

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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She is running in the park.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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The soup tastes delicious.

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How can you identify an action verb in a sentence?

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Look for words that show physical or mental actions, such as 'play', 'think', or 'write'.

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How can you identify a helping verb in a sentence?

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Look for verbs that assist the main verb, often appearing before it, such as 'will', 'have', or 'is'.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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Look for verbs that connect the subject to more information about it, often followed by an adjective or noun.

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What is the role of a helping verb in a sentence?

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Helping verbs modify the main verb to indicate tense, aspect, or mood.