IDENTIFY VERBS

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes what the subject of a sentence is doing. For example, in the sentence 'She runs fast,' 'runs' is the action verb.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is a verb that helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning. For example, in 'She is running,' 'is' is the helping 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. For example, in 'He is tall,' 'is' is the linking verb.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'They should have finished their homework.'

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The verb phrase is 'should have finished.'

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What type of verb is 'could' in the sentence: 'She could swim very well'?

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'Could' is a helping verb in this sentence.

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

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The main verb expresses the primary action or state of being of the subject. For example, in 'The dog barks,' 'barks' is the main verb.

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

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A helping verb assists the main verb by providing additional meaning, while the main verb conveys the primary action or state. For example, in 'She has been studying,' 'has' is the helping verb and 'studying' is the main verb.

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What type of verb connects the subject to the predicate?

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A linking verb connects the subject to the predicate, providing information about the subject.

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Give an example of a sentence with both a helping verb and a main verb.

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Example: 'They are playing soccer.' Here, 'are' is the helping verb and 'playing' is the main verb.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and any helping verbs that accompany it. For example, 'will be going' is a verb phrase.