Verbs 1 PART 1

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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 (noun or adjective). Example: is, are.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice. Example: has, had, will.

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

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barks

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is happy.'

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is

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'They have finished their homework.'

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have

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The cat chased the mouse.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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The soup tastes delicious.