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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What are the three main types of verbs?

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The three main types of verbs are action verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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An example of an action verb is 'run'.

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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, which can be a noun or an adjective.

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Provide an example of a linking verb.

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An example of a linking verb is 'is'.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, or auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase.

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List some common helping verbs.

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Common helping verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'have', 'has', 'will', and 'shall'.

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What is the difference between a transitive and 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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Give an example of a transitive verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She kicked the ball,' 'kicked' is a transitive verb.

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Give an example of an intransitive verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He sleeps soundly,' 'sleeps' is an intransitive verb.