Verbs, Verbs, Verbs!

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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 is an action verb?

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An action verb shows what someone or something is doing. Example: run, jump, swim.

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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, was.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is used with a main verb to show tense or possibility. Example: is running, have eaten.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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

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are playing

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What type of verb is 'is' in the sentence 'She is happy'?

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linking

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What type of verb is 'ran' in the sentence 'He ran fast'?

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action

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What type of verb is 'were' in the sentence 'They were excited'?

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linking

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked