Types of Verbs

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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 are action verbs?

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Action verbs express physical or mental actions. Example: run, jump, think.

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement. Example: is, are, was.

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What are helping verbs?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb in a sentence to form a tense or mood. Example: is in 'is running'.

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What is a main verb?

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The main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that shows the main action or state of being.

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Identify the verb: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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Identify the verb: 'She is happy.'

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is

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Identify the verb: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are playing

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Identify the verb: 'He has finished his homework.'

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has finished

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Identify the verb: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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smell