What is an action verb?
Action Verbs

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An action verb is a word that describes what someone or something does. For example, 'run', 'jump', and 'swim' are action verbs.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'
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barks
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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'
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sings
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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'
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playing
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the couch.'
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sleeps
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between an action verb and a state of being verb?
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An action verb shows an action (like 'run'), while a state of being verb describes a state or condition (like 'is' or 'are').
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'He rides his bike to school.'
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rides
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