Verbs

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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 are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, often describing a state of being. Examples include: am, is, are, was, were, seem, become.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers smell beautiful.'

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The linking verb is 'smell'.

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What is the past tense of 'go'?

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The past tense of 'go' is 'went'.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (or auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice. Examples include: is, are, was, were, has, have.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She has finished her homework.'

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The helping verb is 'has'.

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What is a BE verb?

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BE verbs are forms of the verb 'to be' and include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been.

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Is 'are' a BE verb?

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Yes, 'are' is a BE verb.

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What is the present tense of 'eat'?

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The present tense of 'eat' is 'eat'.

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

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The verb is 'barks'.