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 action verbs and linking verbs.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Example: 'run', 'think'.

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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. Example: 'is', 'are', 'was'.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb does not require a direct object. Example: 'He sleeps.'

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning. Example: 'She kicked the ball.'

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The verb is 'sleeps'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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The verb is 'are playing'.

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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The function of a verb is to express action or state of being and to indicate the time of that action.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. Example: 'is running', 'has eaten'.