What is a Verb?
* The action word: A verb describes an action, state of being, or occurrence. It tells us what someone or something is doing, feeling, or experiencing.
* Essential for sentences: Every complete sentence needs a verb.
* Examples: *run*, *jump*, *think*, *be*, *feel*, *happen*
When Do You Use Verbs?
You use verbs whenever you want to:
* Describe an action: "The cat chased the mouse."
* Show a state of being: "She is happy."
* Express a feeling: "He felt nervous."
* Indicate an occurrence: "The rain began to fall."
Examples of Verb Usage:
* Telling a story: "The knight rode his horse across the field and fought the dragon."
* Writing a description: "The flowers bloomed in vibrant colors."
* Giving instructions: "Please close the door."
* Asking a question: "Do you understand?"
Important Note:
Verbs change form depending on the tense (past, present, future) and the subject (who or what is doing the action). For example:
* Present tense: "I walk to school."
* Past tense: "I walked to school yesterday."
* Future tense: "I will walk to school tomorrow."
Let me know if you have any other questions about verbs or grammar!