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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that expresses a physical or mental action. It indicates 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 'Laila delivered an impressive solo at the concert,' the action verb is 'delivered.'

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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: 'That person ate the last slice of pie.'

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The action verb is 'ate.'

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What role do action verbs play in a sentence?

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Action verbs serve as the main component of the predicate, indicating what the subject is doing.

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Provide a sentence using the action verb 'runs.'

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Usain Bolt runs at a top speed of 27.8 mph.

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What is the action verb in the sentence: 'The class acted like animals.'

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The action verb is 'acted.'

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How can you identify an action verb in a sentence?

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Look for words that describe an action performed by the subject, often answering the question 'What is the subject doing?'

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What is the action verb in the sentence: 'Eric put the shirt back onto the clothes rack.'

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The action verb is 'put.'

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Can action verbs be used in different tenses?

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Yes, action verbs can be conjugated to indicate different tenses, such as past, present, and future.