Verbs 1 PART 1

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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 a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'will', and 'might'.

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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. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'am', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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

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The main verb is 'barks'.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She is running fast.'

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The helping verb is 'is'.

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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 primary action or state of being, while a helping verb assists the main verb in conveying additional meaning.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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Example: 'They will go to the park tomorrow.' (Helping verb: 'will')

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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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Example: 'He is a teacher.' (Linking verb: 'is')

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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The role of a verb in a sentence is to indicate the action or state of being of the subject.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'I might go to the party.'

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The helping verb is 'might'.