Action Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that expresses physical or mental action. It describes what the subject of a sentence does.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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barks

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What is the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning, while an intransitive verb does not.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a transitive verb.

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She kicked the ball.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an intransitive verb.

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He sleeps peacefully.

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb serves as the action or state of being in a sentence, linking the subject to the action or condition.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They are running in the park.'

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are running

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, often describing a state of being (e.g., is, are, was, were).

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is a talented musician.'

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is

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (or auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice (e.g., has, will, can).