how to find verb in the sentence
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Answer:
verbs are basically action words, so most verbs end with -ing, eg: she is working. here working is a verb. Or if its in past tense, then eg: she loved to work there, here the verb is work. so while trying to find a verb, you can keep this question in your mind, what action is happening in the sentence, this will help you identify the verb
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A verb is a word or set of words that shows action (runs, is going, has been painting); feeling (loves, envies); or state of being (am, are, is, have been, was, seem).
Examples:
- He ran around the block.
- I like my friend.
- They seem friendly.
State-of-being verbs are called linking verbs. They include all forms of the verb to be, plus such words as look, feel, appear, act, go, followed by an adjective.
Examples:
- You look happy.
- We feel fine.
- He went ballistic.
Verbs often consist of more than one word. For instance, had been breaking down is a four-word verb. It has a two-word main verb, breaking down (also called a phrasal verb), and two helping verbs (had and been). Helping verbs are so named because they help clarify the intended meaning.
Many verbs can function as helping verbs, including is, shall, must, do, has, can, keep, get, start, help, etc.
Verbs often take direct objects, which receive the action of the verb carried out by the subject.
Examples:
- I like cake. (cake receives the action, like, done by the subject, I)
- She lifts weights. (weights receives the action, lifts, done by the subject, She)
Verbs may also take indirect objects, which receive the direct object. You can spot an indirect object if it makes sense to place to or for in front of it.
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