Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: The lost child looked scared.

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looked

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Identify the verb in this sentence: The tiny baby is happy.

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is

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Identify the verb in this sentence: Billy jumped over the fence.

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jumped

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What are the three main types of verbs?

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Action, Linking, and Helping

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Identify the verb in this sentence: The students studied for the test.

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studied

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb shows what someone or something is doing.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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is, are, was, were.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is used with a main verb to show tense or possibility.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: She is running fast.

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is running