Verbs/Verb Phrases

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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.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Example: run, think.

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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. Example: is, are, was.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, or auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. Example: has, will, can.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. Example: has been running.

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

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barks

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: She danced gracefully.

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danced

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: They are playing soccer.

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are

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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 more information about it.

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What is the verb in this sentence: The flowers bloom in spring.

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bloom