Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs

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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 that describes it. Example: is, are, was.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (or auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice. Examples: is, have, will.

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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barks

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She seems happy.'

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seems

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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To link the subject to a word that describes or identifies it.

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Can a sentence have more than one verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple verbs, including action, linking, and helping verbs.

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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 a description.

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Give an example of a sentence with both an action verb and a helping verb.

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I will run in the race.