Types of Verbs

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What are helping verbs?

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Helping verbs are verbs that come before the main verb to tell about the action. They help the main verb express tense, mood, or voice.

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Give an example of a helping verb.

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An example of a helping verb is 'could' in the sentence 'They could play a game.'

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a noun or an adjective that describes it.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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An example of a linking verb is 'is' in the sentence 'She is happy.'

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb tells what someone or something does.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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An example of an action verb is 'runs' in the sentence 'He runs fast.'

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What is the purpose of a verb in a sentence?

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The purpose of a verb in a sentence is to express an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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

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The verb in the sentence is 'barks.'

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what someone or something does, while linking verbs connect the subject to a description.

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What are some common helping verbs?

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Some common helping verbs are 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'have,' 'has,' 'can,' 'could,' 'will,' and 'would.'