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 is doing.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The cat jumped over the fence.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully'?

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The verb is 'sings'.

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

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The action verb is 'running'.

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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 transitive verb in a sentence.

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She kicked the ball.

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Provide an example of an intransitive verb in a sentence.

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He sleeps soundly.

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

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The past tense is 'ran'.

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What is the present participle form of the verb 'to paint'?

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The present participle is 'painting'.

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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.