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English Basics
Volume 1, Number 4, March, 24, 1997
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Verbs

     VERBS are words that show action or being.

     Each sentence below contains one action verb and one  verb that shows being. Complete the chart below to identify those verbs. The first two lines are done for you.

1.  Roxanne ran around a track that was very muddy.
2.  Michael is the nicest boy who visited you.
3.  I believe you are smart!
4.  Were you happy when Tiffany gave you the gift?
5.  David saw a bird that was pink and purple.
6.  The flowers were so pretty, Heidi ate them.
7.  Is it rude to pick at your nose and your toes at the same time?
8.  If a feather floats, is it a boat?
9.  Ashley was furious when you called her a chimpanzee.
10. Katey, I admire you, because you are a true friend to us all.

          action verb                         verb that shows being

1.          ran                                           was

2.          visited                                       is

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