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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that expresses physical or mental action. It describes what the subject of a sentence is doing.

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Give an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She runs every morning,' the action verb is 'runs.'

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What is the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning, while an intransitive verb does not.

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

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The action verb is 'barked.'

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What role do action verbs play in a sentence?

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Action verbs indicate the actions performed by the subject, helping to convey the main idea of the sentence.

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List three examples of action verbs.

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Run, jump, and swim are examples of action verbs.

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How can action verbs enhance writing?

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Action verbs make writing more dynamic and engaging by providing clarity and energy to the sentences.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, or auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a helping verb.

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In the sentence 'She is running,' 'is' is the helping verb that assists the main verb 'running.'

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What is the past tense of the action verb 'to teach'?

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The past tense of 'to teach' is 'taught.'