Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What are the two main types of verbs?

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Action verbs and linking verbs.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental action.

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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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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', and 'be'.

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is an action verb that requires one or more objects to complete its meaning.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb is an action verb that does not require a direct object.

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Identify the verb type: 'She runs every morning.'

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Intransitive verb.

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Identify the verb type: 'He kicked the ball.'

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Transitive verb.

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What is the function of a subject complement?

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A subject complement renames or describes the subject and follows a linking verb.