Action Words

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What is an action word?

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An action word, also known as a verb, is a word that describes what someone or something is doing.

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Give an example of an action word.

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Run, jump, swim, and dance are all examples of action words.

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What does 'catching' mean?

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Catching means to grab or seize something that is thrown or falling.

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What is the action word in the sentence: 'The boy jumps.'?

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The action word is 'jumps'.

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Fill in the blank: The dog _____ (bark).

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The dog barks.

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What does 'play' mean?

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To play means to engage in an activity for enjoyment and recreation.

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What is the action word in the sentence: 'She plays the piano.'?

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The action word is 'plays'.

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Fill in the blank: The cat _____ (sleep).

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The cat sleeps.

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What does 'call' mean?

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To call means to speak to someone on the phone or to shout out to someone.

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What is the action word in the sentence: 'He calls his friend.'?

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The action word is 'calls'.