Verb

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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Run, jump, swim, and dance are examples of action verbs.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She is playing outside.'

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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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.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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The verb 'is' is a common linking verb.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The verb is 'barked'.

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What type of verb is 'am' in the sentence 'I am happy'?

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'Am' is a helping verb.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'They are reading a book.'

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The verb is 'are reading'.

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What is the verb in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The verb is 'sleeps'.