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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What are action verbs?

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Action verbs express physical or mental actions. Example: run, think.

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement. Example: is, seem.

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning. Example: She kicked the ball.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb does not require a direct object. Example: He sleeps.

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What is the difference between action and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information.

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

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The verb is 'sleeps', which is an action verb.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is happy.'

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The linking verb is 'is', connecting the subject 'She' to the adjective 'happy'.

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb. Example: 'He threw the ball.' (ball is the direct object).

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or renames the subject. Example: 'She is a teacher.' (teacher is the subject complement).