Types of Verbs (Action, Linking, Helping)

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What is an Action Verb?

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An action verb is a word that shows what someone or something is doing. Examples: 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. It does not show action. Examples: is, are, was, were.

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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 to form a question. Examples: will, have, is.

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Identify the type of verb: 'will help'.

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Helping Verb.

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Identify the type of verb: 'sings'.

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Action Verb.

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Identify the type of verb: 'is' in 'The little dog is brown'.

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Linking Verb.

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Identify the type of verb: 'drank'.

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Action Verb.

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Identify the type of verb: 'plays'.

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Action Verb.

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What is the purpose of a Helping Verb?

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To assist the main verb in expressing tense or mood.

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Give an example of a sentence with a Linking Verb.

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The sky is blue.