Verbs M2 W3

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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 main verb?

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A main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that shows the main action or state of being.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase.

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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, which can be a noun or an adjective.

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Give an example of a main verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog runs fast,' 'runs' is the main verb.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She is playing soccer.'

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The helping verb is 'is.'

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

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The linking verb is 'seems.'

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What is the function of a linking verb?

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The function of a linking verb is to link the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a main verb and a helping verb.

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'They have finished their homework.' (Main verb: finished, Helping verb: have)

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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 main action, while a helping verb assists the main verb in forming a verb phrase.