Types of 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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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Example: 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. Example: is, are, was.

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What is a helping verb?

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

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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 will play soccer tomorrow.'

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will

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What is the purpose of a helping verb?

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A helping verb is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The cat chased the mouse.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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He seems tired.