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 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. Example: is, are, was.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, or auxiliary verb, helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. Example: has, will.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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

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is

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What is the main verb in this sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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playing

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What type of verb is 'has' in the sentence: 'He has finished his homework.'?

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helping verb

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What type of verb is 'wrote' in the sentence: 'She wrote a letter.'?

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action verb

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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bloom