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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Give an example of an action verb.

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Run, jump, play, and swim are examples of action verbs.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is used with a main verb to show tense or to form a question. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'have'.

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

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barks

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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 include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'seem'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

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is reading

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What type of verb is 'ran' in the sentence: 'The boy ran fast.'?

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action

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Choose the verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are playing

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What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?

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An action verb shows what someone or something does, while a linking verb connects the subject to more information about the subject.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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bloom