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 two main types of verbs?

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The two main types of verbs are main verbs and auxiliary (or helping) verbs.

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that expresses the main action or state of being.

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What is an auxiliary verb?

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An auxiliary verb is a verb that helps the main verb to form a tense, mood, or voice.

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Give an example of a sentence with a main verb.

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The cat sleeps.

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What is the function of auxiliary verbs in a sentence?

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Auxiliary verbs help to form different tenses, aspects, moods, and voices of the main verb.

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What is the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense describes actions that are currently happening or ongoing, formed with 'to be' + verb-ing.

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Identify the auxiliary verb in the sentence: 'She is running.'

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The auxiliary verb is 'is'.

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What is the past tense of the verb 'to leap'?

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The past tense of 'to leap' is 'leaped' or 'leapt'.

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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.