ESL 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 does 'whispering' mean?

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Whispering means speaking very softly, often so that only a few people can hear.

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What does 'cutting' mean?

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Cutting means to divide something into pieces using a sharp tool.

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What does 'riding' mean?

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Riding means sitting on and controlling the movement of a vehicle, such as a bicycle.

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What does 'digging' mean?

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Digging means to break up and move earth or other material with a tool or hands.

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What does 'bouncing' mean?

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Bouncing means to spring back after hitting a surface.

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What is the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense describes actions that are currently happening.

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What is an example of a verb in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'She is running,' 'running' is the verb.

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What does 'talking' mean?

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Talking means to speak to someone in order to give information or express feelings.

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What does 'throwing' mean?

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Throwing means to propel something with force through the air.