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There are three kinds of verbs—action verbs, having verbs and being verbs.
Action verbs
Action verbs show action. For example,
Pradeep rides a Keya is reading a Neeraj was swimming in the pool
bicycle. storybook. at 10 a.m. yesterday.
Linking verbs
A linking verb is a type of state of being verb. A linking verb connects the subject
with a noun or an adjective that describes the subject. The noun or the adjective that
completes the meaning of a linking verb is called the subject complement. For example,
He looks hungry.
(subject) (linking verb) (adjective)
Helen is a gymnast.
(subject) (linking verb) (noun) subject
Pranav seems nervous. complement
(subject) (linking verb) (adjective)
The pasta tastes delicious.
(subject) (linking verb) (adjective)
Having verbs
The having verbs show possession or ownership. For example,
y I have a bicycle.
y My mother has a new car.
y They have a new car.
y He had a dog when he was young.
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