A high school is a valuable asset. What are the verbs
There is only one verb = to be (I am, you are, he/she/it is, we are, they are) In this case it is "is."
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Melissa -- please allow the teachers to post the answers here. Your response is incorrect.
The verbs here are:
1. "is" - the verb "to be" is used to express existence, state, or identification. In this sentence, it is used to describe the state or characteristics of a high school.
2. "is" (again) - the verb "to be" is also used in this sentence to link the subject ("a high school") with the subject complement ("a valuable asset"). It shows that a high school is considered as a valuable asset.
In the given statement, "A high school is a valuable asset," there is only one verb: "is." The verb "is" is a form of the verb "to be." In this sentence, it serves as a linking verb, connecting the subject "A high school" with the predicate noun "a valuable asset."
To identify the verb in a sentence, you can follow these steps:
1. Find the subject: The subject is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about.
2. Ask "what is happening?" or "what is being said about the subject?" This will help you identify the verb.
3. Look for a word that describes an action or state of being.
4. If no action verb is found, check for linking verbs like "is," "are," "was," "were," etc., which connect the subject to a predicate noun, predicate pronoun, or predicate adjective.
In this case, the subject is "A high school," and the verb is "is," which shows a state of being.