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 a verb.

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

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Which word is a verb: 'climb', 'book', or 'Mom'?

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'Climb' is a verb because it describes an action.

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Which word is a verb: 'computer', 'type', or 'keyboard'?

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'Type' is a verb because it describes an action.

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Which word is a verb: 'television', 'watch', or 'sound'?

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'Watch' is a verb because it describes an action.

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Which word is a verb: 'color', 'crayon', or 'paper'?

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'Color' is a verb because it describes an action.

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Which word is a verb: 'listen', 'teacher', or 'hand'?

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'Listen' is a verb because it describes an action.

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What do verbs do in a sentence?

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Verbs tell us what the subject is doing.

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Can a verb be more than one word?

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Yes, verbs can be phrases like 'is running' or 'has eaten'.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb shows what someone or something is doing, like 'jump' or 'play'.