Verbs! Verbs! Verbs!

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What is a verb?

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A verb is an action or state of being.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Yesterday we worked in the yard.'

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The verb is 'worked.'

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental action.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'They quickly learned which insects are food for bats.'

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The action verb is 'learned.'

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'I ran through the field.'

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The verb is 'ran.'

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'My best friend is funny when she tells jokes.'

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The verbs are 'is' and 'tells.'

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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.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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An example of a linking verb is 'is.'

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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.

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

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The helping verb is 'is.'