Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'think', and 'play'.

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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, which can be a noun or an adjective. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. Examples include 'is', 'have', and 'will'.

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

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The action verb is 'barked'.

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

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The linking verb is 'seems'.

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They are going to the park.'

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The helping verb is 'are'.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to connect the subject with additional information about the subject.

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What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?

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An action verb shows what the subject does, while a linking verb connects the subject to a description or identification.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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Example: 'She will finish her homework later.' (Helping verb: 'will')

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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'.