Verbs Duncan style!

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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 are helping verbs?

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Helping verbs are verbs that are used together with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice.

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Give an example of a helping verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is running,' 'is' is the helping verb.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action, such as 'run,' 'think,' or 'jump.'

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What is a state of being verb?

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A state of being verb describes a condition or situation, often using forms of 'to be' like 'is,' 'are,' or 'was.'

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

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The action verb is 'barks.'

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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The helping verb is 'have.'

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What is the main verb in the sentence: 'She will dance at the party'?

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The main verb is 'dance.'

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What type of verb is 'gather' in the sentence: 'The clouds did gather'?

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'Gather' is the main verb.

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What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?

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A main verb expresses the primary action or state, while a helping verb assists the main verb in conveying tense or mood.