Identifying Verbs and Verb Phrases

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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 is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and any auxiliary (helping) verbs.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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runs

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'They have been studying for hours.'

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have been studying

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What is the difference between a main verb and an auxiliary verb?

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A main verb expresses the main action, while an auxiliary verb helps to form different tenses, moods, or voices of the main verb.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat slept on the couch.'

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slept

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'He will be going to the store.'

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will be going

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects to complete its meaning.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb does not require an object to complete its meaning.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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bloom