Verbs, Verbs, 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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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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sleeps

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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The function of a verb is to express an action or state of being and to serve as the main component of the predicate.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They will run in the park tomorrow.'

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run

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What are action verbs?

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Action verbs are verbs that express physical or mental actions, such as 'run,' 'think,' or 'jump.'

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

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is reading

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, often describing a state of being, such as 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' and 'were.'

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'He became a doctor.'

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became

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects to complete its meaning.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

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explained