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: run, jump, 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. Examples: is, are, was, were.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (auxiliary verb) helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. Examples: is, have, will.

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

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barks

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

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is

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are

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What is the role of action verbs in a sentence?

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Action verbs show what the subject is doing.

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What is the role of linking verbs in a sentence?

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Linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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What is the role of helping verbs in a sentence?

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Helping verbs assist the main verb to form a verb phrase.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The cat chased the mouse.