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 is an action verb?

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An action verb shows what someone or something is doing. Example: 'run', 'jump', 'swim'.

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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 is used with a main verb to show tense or possibility. Example: 'has', 'is', 'will'.

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

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Barks.

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

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Is.

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

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Helping verb: are; Main verb: playing.

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

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A main verb expresses the main action or state, while a helping verb assists the main verb.

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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Chased.

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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'.