ACTION, LINKING, AND HELPING VERBS

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes a physical or mental action. Examples: 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. It does not show action. Examples: is, are, was, were.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (or auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice. Examples: have, will, can.

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Identify the verb type: 'The cat is sleeping.'

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Action verb.

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Identify the verb type: 'She is happy.'

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Linking verb.

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Identify the verb type: 'They have finished their homework.'

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Helping verb.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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To connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The dog barked loudly.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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The flowers are beautiful.

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Give an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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She is going to the store.