Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Examples: run, jump, think.

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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. Examples: is, are, was, were.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. Examples: is, have, will.

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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runs

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

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are

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

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have

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What is the purpose of a helping verb?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb in expressing tense, mood, or voice.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show action, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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I will go to the store.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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He is a doctor.