Verbs, Verbs, Verbs!

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, state, or occurrence. Examples: run, is, seem.

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

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barks

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What is an action verb?

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

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

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is reading

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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 mood. Examples: is, are, have.

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

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have finished

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement. Examples: am, is, are, was, were.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'He seems happy.'

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seems

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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 more information about it.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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smell