Verbs: Action & Linking

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

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

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The verb is 'sleeps'.

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

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'They play soccer every weekend.'

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The action verb is 'play'.

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What are some examples of action verbs?

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Examples include: run, swim, dance, write.

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What are some examples of linking verbs?

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Examples include: am, is, are, was, were.

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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 more information about it.