Action Verbs, Helping Verbs, and Linking Verbs FLASHCARD

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental action. Examples: run, jump, think.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. Examples: is, are, have.

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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: am, is, are, was, were.

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

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barked

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Identify the helping verb in this sentence: 'She is running fast.'

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is

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'He seems tired.'

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seems

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What is the purpose of an action verb in a sentence?

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To show what the subject is doing.

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What is the purpose of a helping verb in a sentence?

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To assist the main verb in expressing tense, mood, or voice.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb in a sentence?

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To connect the subject with additional information about the subject.

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'They played soccer.'

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played