Verbs: Add S or Not?

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that shows an action or a state of being.

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What does it mean to add 's' to a verb?

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Adding 's' to a verb means that the action is happening in the present and is done by one person or thing.

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Give an example of a verb that does not need 's'.

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The verb 'play' does not need 's' when used with 'I' or 'we'. For example, 'I play'.

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When do we add 's' to the verb 'look'?

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We add 's' to 'look' when the subject is he, she, or it. For example, 'She looks at the stars'.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The cat jumps on the bed'?

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The verb is 'jumps'.

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Fill in the blank: 'They __________ to the park.' (use 'walk' or 'walks')

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They walk to the park.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'He runs fast'?

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The verb is 'runs'.

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When do we not add 's' to the verb 'plant'?

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We do not add 's' when the subject is I, you, or we. For example, 'We plant seeds'.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully'?

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The verb is 'sings'.

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Fill in the blank: 'The dog __________ in the yard.' (use 'bark' or 'barks')

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The dog barks in the yard.