Verbs and Adverbs

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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. Examples: run, jump, is.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in -ly. Examples: quickly, very, well.

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

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sleeps

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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beautifully

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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 an action or state of being.

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What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

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The function of an adverb is to provide more information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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

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are playing

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'He ran very fast.'

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very

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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, often describing a state of being. Examples: am, is, are.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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bloom