Verbs: Action, Linking, Main/Helping

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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 an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Example: run, 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. Example: is, seem.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (or auxiliary verb) helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. Example: is in 'is running'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'He is happy.'

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is

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'She dances beautifully.'

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dances

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What is a main verb?

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The 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 verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. Example: 'has been running'.

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

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The main verb expresses the main action, while the helping verb assists the main verb.