Test: Verbs and Adverbs

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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 an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'.

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What is the present tense?

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The present tense describes actions that are happening now or regularly.

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What is the past tense?

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The past tense describes actions that have already happened.

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What is the future tense?

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The future tense describes actions that will happen later.

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What is a progressive verb phrase?

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A progressive verb phrase shows an ongoing action, formed with 'to be' + verb ending in '-ing'.

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Identify the progressive verb phrase in: 'She is running.'

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The progressive verb phrase is 'is running'.

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Identify the progressive verb phrase in: 'They were playing.'

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The progressive verb phrase is 'were playing'.

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What is a relative adverb?

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A relative adverb connects a clause to a noun, often answering questions like 'where', 'when', or 'why'.

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Complete the sentence: 'I know the place ___ we met.'

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The correct relative adverb is 'where'.