ACTION, LINKING, AND HELPING VERBS

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes a physical or mental action. Examples: run, jump, think.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb express an action or state of being. Examples: is, are, have.

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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. It does not show action. Examples: is, seem, become.

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

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barked

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She has finished her homework.'

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has

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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tastes

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What is the role of action verbs in a sentence?

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Action verbs show what the subject is doing.

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb to form a verb phrase.

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What is the role of linking verbs in a sentence?

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Linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The cat chased the mouse.