Action Verbs, Helping Verbs, and Linking Verbs FLASHCARD

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'jump', and 'think'.

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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', and 'will'.

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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 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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

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barks

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She is running fast.'

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is

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'He is a teacher.'

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is

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What is the purpose of action verbs in a sentence?

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Action verbs show what the subject is doing, whether it's a physical action or a mental process.

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How do helping verbs change the meaning of a main verb?

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Helping verbs modify the tense, mood, or voice of the main verb, providing additional context.

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Can a sentence have more than one helping verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have multiple helping verbs. For example, 'She has been studying for hours.' (has, been are helping verbs).

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show action, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about the subject.