Action,linking,helping Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'jump', 'think', and 'decide'.

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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. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning. Examples include 'is', 'have', and 'will'.

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

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The action verb is 'runs'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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

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The helping verb is 'are'.

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What is the role of a linking verb in a sentence?

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A linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject, often describing a state of being.

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Can a sentence have more than one helping verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple helping verbs. For example, 'She has been studying for the exam.' (has, been are helping verbs).

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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Example: 'He dances beautifully at the recital.' (The action verb is 'dances').

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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Example: 'The cake smells delicious.' (The linking verb is 'smells').