playlist 1 - subjects and 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. Examples include 'run', 'is', and 'become'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'My brother made Mom a birthday cake.'

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The verb is 'made'.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. It usually performs the action of the verb.

Front

Identify the subject in the sentence: 'In fact, they should be placed halfway down the street.'

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The subject is 'they'.

Front

What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb expresses the action or state of being of the subject.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'In fact, they should be placed halfway down the street.'

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The verb is 'should be placed'.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'jump', 'think', and 'write'.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes or identifies it. Examples include 'is', 'are', and 'was'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'However, the project soon became a fiasco.'

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The verb is 'became'.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb. For example, 'Tom and Jerry are friends'.