Verbs and adverbs review

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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. Examples: run, jump, is.

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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. Examples: quickly, very, well.

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., 'Amy decorated the yard'). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The yard was decorated by Amy').

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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beautifully

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Examples: run, think, eat.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement, often describing a state of being. Examples: is, are, was.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are playing

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'He ran very fast.'

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very

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What is the purpose of an adverb in a sentence?

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An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, providing more information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.