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Understanding Lexical Verbs

Authored by Adebayo Omotayo

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Understanding Lexical Verbs
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a lexical verb?

A lexical verb is a type of adjective.

A lexical verb is a main verb that expresses an action, occurrence, or state.

A lexical verb is a helping verb used in conjunction with main verbs.

A lexical verb is a noun that describes a person or thing.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of a lexical verb.

run

swim

think

jump

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do lexical verbs differ from auxiliary verbs?

Lexical verbs are always in the past tense; auxiliary verbs are not.

Auxiliary verbs express main actions; lexical verbs assist in verb forms.

Lexical verbs are used only in questions; auxiliary verbs are used in statements.

Lexical verbs express main actions; auxiliary verbs assist in verb forms.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the lexical verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

walks

runs

jogs

sleeps

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a lexical verb: 'is', 'have', 'jump'?

run

jump

see

have

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do lexical verbs play in a sentence?

Lexical verbs describe adjectives in a sentence.

Lexical verbs serve as conjunctions between clauses.

Lexical verbs only appear in questions.

Lexical verbs indicate the main action or state of the subject in a sentence.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can a sentence have more than one lexical verb? Provide an example.

Only compound sentences can have multiple lexical verbs.

No, a sentence cannot have more than one lexical verb.

Example: 'He is happy and runs.'

Yes, a sentence can have more than one lexical verb. Example: 'She runs and swims every morning.'

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