Type of verbs

How many types of verbs does the English language have?

• At least 6 main types of verbs.
• There are 10 types of verbs.
• Only 3 types of verbs.
• English has 4 main types of verbs.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

These express physical or mental actions. For example:

• Physical: run, jump, write

• Mental: think, believe, imagine

• Irregular Verb

• Action Verbs

• Linking Verb

• Auxiliary Verb

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is the primary function of a linking verb in a sentence?

• To show action or state of being.

• To connect the subject to additional information.

• To help form a question.

• To indicate tense.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary verb?

• is

• run

• happy

• quickly

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

These verbs describe a state rather than an action and are often used with stative meanings. For example:

• Know (I know the answer.)

• Own (She owns a car.)

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What type of verb is used to express a state of being?

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

• Transitive Verb

• Intransitive Verb

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B