Action Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes what someone or something does.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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

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Find the verb in this sentence: The dog barks.

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barks

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Find the verb in this sentence: She dances beautifully.

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dances

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What do we call the word that shows action?

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We call it a verb.

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Identify the verb: The cat sleeps on the mat.

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sleeps

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Identify the verb: They play soccer every weekend.

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play

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What is the verb in this sentence: He reads a book.

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reads

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Find the verb: The baby cried all night.

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cried

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What is the action verb in this sentence: We jumped over the puddle.

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jumped