Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that shows what someone or something does. For example, 'run', 'jump', and 'swim' are action verbs.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a word that describes it. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, helps the main verb in a sentence. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'have', and 'will'.

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

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The action verb is 'barks'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is happy.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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

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The helping verb is 'are'.

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Fill in the blank with an action verb: 'We _______ at the park.'

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Possible answers: 'play', 'run', 'have fun'.

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Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'The soup _______ hot.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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Fill in the blank with a helping verb: 'I _______ going to the store.'

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The helping verb is 'am'.

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What is the main function of an action verb?

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The main function of an action verb is to express a physical or mental action.