Verbs: action, linking and helping

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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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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Example: 'run', '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. Example: 'is', 'are'.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, or auxiliary verb, helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. Example: 'am', 'have'.

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Identify the verb type: 'She is running.'

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Helping verb: 'is'; Action verb: 'running'.

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Identify the verb type: 'He seems happy.'

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Linking verb: 'seems'.

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Identify the verb type: 'They are playing soccer.'

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Helping verb: 'are'; Action verb: 'playing'.

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Identify the verb type: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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Linking verb: 'tastes'.

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Identify the verb type: 'I have finished my homework.'

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Helping verb: 'have'; Action verb: 'finished'.

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What is the function of a helping verb?

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A helping verb assists the main verb in a sentence to form a verb phrase.