How do I know which verb to use when writing a sentence?

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How do I know which verb to use when writing a
sentence?

• SPI 0401.1.2 Identify the correct use of verbs
  within context.

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What is a verb?

• A action verb tells what the subject does, did,
  or will do.
• What does the dog do?
• The dog barks.

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How do I know which verb tense to use?

• Verbs have different tenses that can show action
  
• present The dog barks.
• past The dog barked.
• future The dog will bark.

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When do I use a linking verb?

• A verb can include more than one word, a main
  verb and a linking verb.
• The dog is barking.
• During the afternoon, my cats are content to nap
  on the couch.
• Areing isn't something that cats can do. Are is
  connecting the subject, cats, to something said
  about them, that they enjoy sleeping on the
  furniture.

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