Invasion from Mars - Grammar - Journeys

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb express an action or state of being. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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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. It does not show action. Examples include 'is', 'am', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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What is an action verb?

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

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that shows the main action or state of being.

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What change can be made to the sentence: 'Charlie is hoping to finish soon.'?

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Change 'is' to 'was' to indicate past tense.

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What change can be made to the sentence: 'The children were disappointed when the game was canceled.'?

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Change 'were' to 'are' to indicate present tense.

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What change can be made to the sentence: 'Jamal said, "Stop right there, or you will be punished!"'?

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Change 'said' to 'yelled' to show a stronger emotion.

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What change can be made to the sentence: 'Mr. Soo made a lovely picture of wildflowers blowing in the wind.'?

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Change 'made' to 'painted' to specify the action.

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What change can be made to the sentence: 'Carlos went to the post office before it closed to mail a letter.'?

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Change 'went' to 'rushed' to indicate urgency.

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What is the purpose of using verbs in a sentence?

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Verbs are used to express actions, states of being, or occurrences.