Access Newcomers D: Common 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 an action verb.

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Run, jump, swim, and dance are examples of action verbs.

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

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What is an auxiliary verb?

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An auxiliary verb, or helping verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase, such as 'is running' or 'has eaten'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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The verb is 'sings'.

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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 (e.g., 'She kicked the ball'), while an intransitive verb does not (e.g., 'He sleeps').

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What is a regular verb?

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A regular verb forms its past tense by adding -ed (e.g., 'walk' becomes 'walked').

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What is an irregular verb?

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An irregular verb does not follow the standard rules for past tense formation (e.g., 'go' becomes 'went').

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What is a phrasal verb?

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A phrasal verb is a verb combined with a preposition or adverb, changing its meaning (e.g., 'give up' means to quit).

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The verb is 'barked'.