Verb Review 2

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes an action or something that a subject does. For example, 'run', 'jump', and 'swim' are action verbs.

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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. It does not show action. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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How do you make the noun 'goose' plural?

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The plural of 'goose' is 'geese'. This is done by changing the vowels.

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How do you make the noun 'man' plural?

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The plural of 'man' is 'men'. This is done by changing the vowels.

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How do you make the noun 'foot' plural?

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The plural of 'foot' is 'feet'. This is done by changing the vowels.

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What is the past participle of 'play'?

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The past participle of 'play' is 'played'.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership. Examples include 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.

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What is the correct possessive pronoun for 'We have lived in ____ house for three years.'?

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The correct possessive pronoun is 'our'.

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What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?

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An action verb shows what the subject does, while a linking verb connects the subject to more information about it.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The dog chased the ball.