Action Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes what a subject does. It expresses physical or mental actions.

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Give an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog barks loudly,' the action verb is 'barks.'

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Identify the action verb: 'She runs every morning.'

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The action verb is 'runs.'

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What is the difference between a physical action verb and a mental action verb?

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A physical action verb describes actions that can be seen (e.g., run, jump), while a mental action verb describes actions that occur in the mind (e.g., think, believe).

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Identify the action verb: 'He thinks about his homework.'

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The action verb is 'thinks.'

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What is a visible action verb?

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A visible action verb is an action that can be seen or observed, such as 'jump,' 'dance,' or 'swim.'

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Identify the action verb: 'The teacher explained the lesson.'

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The action verb is 'explained.'

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb.

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Identify the action verb: 'They played soccer in the park.'

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The action verb is 'played.'

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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The role of a verb in a sentence is to express the action or state of being of the subject.