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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Give an example of a verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The cat sleeps,' the verb is 'sleeps.'

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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The function of a verb is to express an action or state of being and to serve as the main part of the predicate.

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

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The verb is 'runs.'

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What are action verbs?

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Action verbs are verbs that express physical or mental actions, such as 'run,' 'think,' or 'jump.'

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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, such as 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' and 'were.'

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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The verb is 'bloom.'

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What is the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs?

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Transitive verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning, while intransitive verbs do not.

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Provide an example of a transitive verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She kicked the ball,' 'kicked' is a transitive verb.

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Provide an example of an intransitive verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He sleeps soundly,' 'sleeps' is an intransitive verb.