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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Give an example of a verb that indicates an action.

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Run.

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What is the difference between a transitive and an 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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Provide an example of a transitive verb.

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Throw.

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Provide an example of an intransitive verb.

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Sleep.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes or identifies it.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Is.

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What are auxiliary verbs?

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Auxiliary verbs, also known as helping verbs, are used with main verbs to form verb tenses, moods, and voices.

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List three auxiliary verbs.

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Be, have, do.

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What is the base form of a verb?

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The base form of a verb is its simplest form, without any endings or modifications.