Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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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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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They will run a marathon.'

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will run

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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.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

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is reading

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What is the past tense of the verb 'to jump'?

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jumped

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The sun rises in the east.'

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rises

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'He has been working hard.'

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has been working