Verbs and Verb Phrases

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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 a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and any auxiliary (helping) verbs that accompany it.

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Identify the verb phrase in this sentence: 'She has been running.'

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The verb phrase is 'has been running.'

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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 that describes or identifies it.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Examples of linking verbs include 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' and 'become.'

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True or False: A linking verb can be the main verb in a sentence.

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True.

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What is the job of a linking verb?

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The job of a linking verb is to link the subject of a sentence with a word in the predicate that tells more about the subject.

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Identify the predicate adjective in this sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The predicate adjective is 'blue.'

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.

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Identify the direct object in this sentence: 'She read the book.'

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The direct object is 'the book.'