Verbs: Action, Linking, or Helping

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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, jump, 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. Example: is, are, was.

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What is a helping verb?

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

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Identify the action verb: The dog barks loudly.

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barks

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Identify the linking verb: She is happy.

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is

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Identify the helping verb: They are playing outside.

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are

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What do linking verbs connect?

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Linking verbs connect the subject to a word that describes or identifies it.

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Example of a sentence with an action verb:

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The cat chased the mouse.

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Example of a sentence with a linking verb:

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The soup tastes delicious.