Verbs (Linking, Helping, Action)

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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 are action verbs?

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Action verbs express physical or mental actions. Example: run, jump, think.

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement. Example: is, seem, become.

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What are helping verbs?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb in a sentence to form a tense or mood. Example: is, have, will.

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Identify the type of verb: 'She is happy.'

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Linking verb.

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Identify the type of verb: 'They are playing soccer.'

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Helping verb (are) + action verb (playing).

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Identify the type of verb: 'He runs fast.'

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Action verb.

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Identify the type of verb: 'I have finished my homework.'

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Helping verb (have) + action verb (finished).

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What is the function of a linking verb?

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To connect the subject with a word that describes or identifies it.

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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I will go to the store.