Types of Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What are the two main types of verbs?

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The two main types of verbs are action verbs and linking verbs.

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Define an action verb.

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An action verb expresses what the subject is doing.

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Define a linking verb.

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A linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Give an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She runs every morning,' 'runs' is the action verb.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He is a teacher,' 'is' is the linking verb.

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What is the function of a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement, providing more information about the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes'.

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

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The action verb is 'barked'.

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The cat is sleeping on the mat.'

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The subject is 'The cat'.