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What Are Verbs?

The function of verbs

Verbs are often referred to as “action words” or “doing words”. They are words which describe what the subject of a sentence – usually a noun – is doing.

Examples

  • The apple fell from the tree.
  • Several rugby played formed a scrum.
  • I am going to the park to play on the swings.

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