GRAMMAR Practice

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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, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' the verb 'is' is a linking verb connecting 'She' to 'a teacher.'

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used together with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They are running fast.'

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The helping verb is 'are.'

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb expresses the primary action or state of being in a sentence.

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Provide an example of a main verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He runs every morning,' the main verb is 'runs.'

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

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

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The action verb is 'barked.'

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What is the difference between a helping verb and a main verb?

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A helping verb assists the main verb in expressing tense, mood, or voice, while the main verb conveys the primary action or state.

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What is the role of verbs in a sentence?

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Verbs indicate the action or state of being of the subject in a sentence.