What is an action verb?
Action Verbs

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An action verb is a word that expresses a physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'think', and 'jump'.
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What is a predicate in a sentence?
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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.
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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'
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barked
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What is the difference between a verb and an action verb?
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A verb is a general term for any word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being, while an action verb specifically describes a physical or mental action.
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Choose the action verb: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'
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explained
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What is the role of an action verb in a sentence?
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The role of an action verb is to convey the action performed by the subject of the sentence.
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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'
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slept on the mat
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