Common Verbs 1

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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 write 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 the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning, while an intransitive verb does not.

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Provide an example of a transitive verb in a sentence.

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She kicked the ball.

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Provide an example of an intransitive verb in a sentence.

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He sleeps soundly.

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What is a modal verb?

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A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that expresses necessity or possibility, such as 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must', and 'shall'.

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What is the base form of a verb?

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The base form of a verb is its simplest form, without any endings, such as 'play', 'eat', or 'go'.

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What is the past tense of the verb 'to go'?

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The past tense of 'to go' is 'went'.

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What is the present participle of the verb 'to swim'?

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The present participle of 'to swim' is 'swimming'.