Action Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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A word that shows what the subject has done, is doing, or feels.

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What are the two types of action verbs?

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Mental and Physical.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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Sleeping.

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Give another example of an action verb.

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Crying.

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What is an example of a physical action?

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Screaming.

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What is a mental action verb?

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A verb that describes a thought or feeling, such as 'thinking' or 'believing.'

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What is the difference between mental and physical action verbs?

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Mental action verbs describe thoughts and feelings, while physical action verbs describe actions that can be seen or heard.

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Identify an action verb in this sentence: 'The dog runs fast.'

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Runs.

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Identify an action verb in this sentence: 'She is thinking about her homework.'

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Thinking.

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What is the role of action verbs in a sentence?

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They show the action performed by the subject.