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 that accompany it.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She is running fast.'

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The verb is 'is running.'

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

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The verb phrase is 'have been studying.'

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action, such as 'jump,' 'think,' or 'run.'

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, such as 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' and 'were.'

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'He seems happy.'

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The verb is 'seems.'

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning, such as 'She kicked the ball.'

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb does not require a direct object, such as 'He sleeps.'

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

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The verb is 'barked.'