6th grade- Types of Verbs Review

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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, 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, are, was.

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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: has, will, can.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: The fans were cheering for Justin Bieber.

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The verb is 'were cheering'.

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Identify the type of verb in the sentence: Chase is funny.

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The verb 'is' is a linking verb.

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Identify the type of verb in the sentence: Puppies are the cutest thing ever.

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The verb 'are' is a linking verb.

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Identify the type of verb in the sentence: The principal of the school is trustworthy.

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The verb 'is' is a linking verb.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: My brother was the best soccer player in our school.

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The verb is 'was'.

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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.