Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes an action or something that a subject does. For example, 'run', 'jump', and 'draw' are action verbs.

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Give an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Joshua draws a picture of a Jedi', the word 'draws' is the action verb.

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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. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'looked'.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The tigers looked annoyed', the word 'looked' is the linking verb.

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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. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'have', and 'will'.

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Give an example of a helping verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Katie and Jasmine were dancing at recess', the word 'were' is the helping verb.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject is doing, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.

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Can a verb be both an action verb and a linking verb?

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No, a verb cannot be both at the same time. It is either an action verb or a linking verb based on its function in the sentence.

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What are some common helping verbs?

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Common helping verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'will', and 'can'.

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How do you identify an action verb in a sentence?

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To identify an action verb, look for a word that describes what the subject is doing.