Subjects and 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. Examples: run, is, think.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'My brother made Mom a birthday cake.'

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Made

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What is a subject?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Examples: The dog, Sarah.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'But bits of the shells went in, too.'

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Bits

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice. Examples: is, have, will.

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Identify the helping verb in the phrase: 'Who might have lived there?'

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Might have

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What is the main verb in a sentence?

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The main verb expresses the primary action or state of being in the sentence.

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'Then he added the flour and other dry ingredients.'

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Added

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb. Example: Tom and Jerry.

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What is a compound verb?

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A compound verb consists of two or more verbs that share the same subject. Example: She sings and dances.