State of Being Verbs Flashcard

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What are state of being verbs?

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State of being verbs, also known as linking verbs, connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes or identifies it. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'am', 'be', 'being', and 'been.'

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

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What is the difference between action verbs and state of being verbs?

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Action verbs express physical or mental actions, while state of being verbs describe a state or condition of the subject without expressing action.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

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Identify the state of being verb in the sentence: 'She is happy.'

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The state of being verb is 'is.'

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'He runs fast.'

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The action verb is 'runs.'

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

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In the sentence 'The cake smells delicious,' what type of verb is 'smells'?

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'Smells' is a state of being verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is an example of a sentence using a state of being verb?

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Example: 'They are excited about the trip.'

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

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What is an example of a sentence using an action verb?

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Example: 'She dances beautifully.'

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

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How can you tell if a verb is a state of being verb?

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If the verb connects the subject to an adjective or noun that describes it, it is a state of being verb.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

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What is the state of being verb in the sentence: 'The flowers are blooming'?

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The state of being verb is 'are.'

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

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Can state of being verbs show time?

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Yes, state of being verbs can indicate time through their tense, such as 'was' (past) or 'is' (present).

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E