ESL Verbs

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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 does 'digging' mean?

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'Digging' means to break up and move earth or other material with a tool or with hands.

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What does 'swinging' mean?

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'Swinging' means to move back and forth or from side to side.

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What does 'yawning' mean?

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'Yawning' means to open the mouth wide and take a deep breath, often when tired or bored.

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What does 'crawling' mean?

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'Crawling' means to move on hands and knees.

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What does 'riding' mean?

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'Riding' means to sit on and control the movement of a vehicle, animal, or bicycle.

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What is the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense describes actions that are happening right now.

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How do you form the present continuous tense?

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You form it by using 'am/is/are' + verb + 'ing'.

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What is an example of a verb in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'She is running,' 'running' is the verb.

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What is the difference between 'sitting' and 'standing'?

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'Sitting' means to rest on a seat, while 'standing' means to be upright on one's feet.