Identifying Subjects and Verbs

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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

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The subject is 'The cat.'

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Differentiate between action verbs and linking verbs.

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Action verbs express physical or mental actions, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Provide an example of an action verb.

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Run, jump, swim.

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Provide an example of a linking verb.

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Is, are, was, were.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice.

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Identify the helping verb in the sentence: 'She has finished her homework.'

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The helping verb is 'has.'

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject performs the action of the verb or is described by the verb.

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

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The subject is 'The flowers.'