VERBS

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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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Identify the main function of a verb in a sentence.

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The main function of a verb is to express what the subject is doing or what is happening to the subject.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that expresses physical or mental action, such as 'run', 'think', or 'jump'.

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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, such as 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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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 form a verb phrase, such as 'has', 'is', or 'will'.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The dog barks loudly.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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She is a talented musician.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'?

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sleeps

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'?

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are playing

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The sun shines brightly.'

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shines