Subjects and Verbs

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that shows what the subject is doing or what is happening.

Front

What are the two main types of verbs?

Back

Action verbs and linking verbs.

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

A linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

Front

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

Back

barks

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

Back

is reading

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They were happy.'

Back

were

Front

What is the verb in the sentence: 'He runs every morning.'

Back

runs

Front

What does the verb 'to be' indicate?

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It indicates a state of being or existence.

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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bloom