Verbs

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VERBS

Verbs show an action or a state of being. Some

verbs are formed using the verb “to be” these verbs

are often called helping or auxiliary verbs they do

not show action. For example, is, are and was

are helping verbs.

Verbs as Action Words

kick, wipe, eat, watch, talk, clap, sing,

dance, run

Here are some examples:

Tim can dance.

Mother likes to sew.

We watch television every night.