Verbs

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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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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that shows what someone or something is doing.

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

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barked

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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, such as a noun or adjective.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'She is happy.'

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is

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What are helping verbs?

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Helping verbs are verbs that help the main verb in a sentence by extending its meaning.

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

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are playing

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What are the three main types of verbs?

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Action, Linking, and Helping.

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'He will run in the race.'

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will run