Action Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes what someone or something does. For example, 'run', 'jump', and 'swim' are action verbs.

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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barks

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'She dances gracefully.'

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dances

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'They play soccer every weekend.'

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play

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the couch.'

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sleeps

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What is the difference between a verb and an action verb?

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A verb is a general term for any word that describes an action, state, or occurrence. An action verb specifically describes a physical or mental action.

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'He writes a letter.'

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writes

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The children laughed at the joke.'

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laughed

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'She reads a book every night.'

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reads

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The teacher explains the lesson.'

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explains