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What are some examples of verbs in sentences?

Here are some examples of verbs in sentences, along with their types:

Action Verbs:

* The cat slept on the couch. (action verb: slept)

* The children played in the park. (action verb: played)

* She writes beautiful poetry. (action verb: writes)

* He ran a marathon. (action verb: ran)

* We ate dinner together. (action verb: ate)

Linking Verbs:

* The sky is blue. (linking verb: is)

* She feels happy. (linking verb: feels)

* This cake tastes delicious. (linking verb: tastes)

* He became a doctor. (linking verb: became)

* The house seems empty. (linking verb: seems)

Helping Verbs:

* They have been studying all night. (helping verbs: have, been)

* She will go to the store later. (helping verb: will)

* I am going to the gym. (helping verb: am)

* He is being silly. (helping verbs: is, being)

* We had been walking for hours. (helping verbs: had, been)

State of Being Verbs:

* I am tired. (state of being verb: am)

* She is hungry. (state of being verb: is)

* They are ready. (state of being verb: are)

* It was cold outside. (state of being verb: was)

* We were excited for the trip. (state of being verb: were)

Remember: Verbs are essential parts of sentences, expressing actions, states of being, or connecting subjects with their complements.

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