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A. Underline the verb in each sentence. Then write A for an action verb, L for a
linking verb and H for a having verb.

1. Your clothes are dirty.

2. They have a pet cat. Let’s Play

3. We sat on the mat. Bring a newspaper or

4. I eat an apple every day. a magazine to school.
Read a sentence from
5. The singer sings well.
it to your partner and
6. A rabbit has long ears. let him/her identify the

7. The dancer is awesome. verb in the sentence
and state its kind. Now,
8. Grandma was happy to see us.
let your partner read,
9. You are ready. while you identify the

10. The dog has a new toy. verb and its kind.

11. They are hard-working. Always help your
partner when they are
12. Tripti flew a kite.
in doubt.
13. Mike fell down the stairs.

14. He seems upset.

15. Father has a toothache.

Read these sentences.

y I am happy.

y I have a new pen.

y I was the winner.

y They were at the mall on Sunday.

Each of these sentences has just one verb. These verbs are the main verbs in these
sentences.

Now, read this sentence. Pay attention to the highlighted phrase.

y The girl is making her bed.

(helping verb) (main verb)

The highlighted phrase has two verbs—a main verb and a helping verb.

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