Subjects and Verbs

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What is a verb?

Back

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

Front

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

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barks

Front

What is a subject in a sentence?

Back

The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

Front

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

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sun

Front

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.

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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runs

Front

What is a compound subject?

Back

A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb.

Front

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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Tom and Jerry

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes or identifies it.

Front

Identify the verb in the sentence: 'He is a teacher.'

Back

is