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 indicates what the subject of a sentence is doing.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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Cora rides her bike.

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Identify the action verb in the following sentence: 'The girls listen to the rain on the roof.'

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listen

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What is the role of action verbs in a sentence?

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Action verbs serve as the main verb in a sentence, indicating the action performed by the subject.

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Identify the action verb in the following sentence: 'The men pushed the wagon up the steep hill.'

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pushed

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What is the difference between a transitive and intransitive action 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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Identify the action verb in the following sentence: 'Grandpa swims in the lake every morning.'

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swims

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Provide an example of a transitive action verb in a sentence.

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Val used only red paint in her artwork.

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What is a direct object in relation to a transitive verb?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb.

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

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barked