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Verbs Rules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| verb | a word that expresses action or a state of being |
| Every complete sentence... | has a verb. |
| The verb says something about... | the subject (who or what a sentence is about). |
| action verb | expresses what someone or something does. This may be either a physical or mental activity. |
| linking verb | connects, or links, the subject to a word or word group that identifies or describes the subject (who or what a sentence is about) |
| The linking verb connects the subject to a word that tells us... | more about the subject. |
| Some verbs may be either action verbs or linking verbs depending on... | how they are used. |
| main verb | shows the primary action in a sentence |
| helping verb | helps the main verb express action |
| A verb cannot be a helping verb unless there is... | another verb for it to help. |
| Some words can be used as both helping verbs and... | main verbs. |
| Sometimes the verb phrase is interrupted by... | another part of speech. |