Verbs, Verbs, 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 the sentence: 'The cat sleeps.'

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sleeps

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What type of verb is 'is' in the sentence: 'The baby is happy'?

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linking verb

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They play soccer.'

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play

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What type of verb is 'ran' in the sentence: 'The boy ran fast'?

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action verb

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

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is reading

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What type of verb is 'are eating' in the sentence: 'We are eating lunch'?

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helping/main verb

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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bloom

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to more information about the subject.