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What words goes before the to show it is a verb?

You're asking about words that signal a verb is coming!

There are several ways to identify a verb in a sentence:

1. The most common is "to":

* To run, to eat, to sleep, to dream

2. Auxiliary verbs (helping verbs):

* Will you go?

* Do you like it?

* Has she finished?

* Are they coming?

3. Verb phrases:

* Is going to rain

* Has been working hard

4. Word order:

* Often, verbs follow the subject in a sentence. For example:

* The dog barks

* The students study

Important Note: Even though "to" is used to form infinitives, it doesn't always mean a verb is coming. For example, in "He went to the store," "to" is a preposition.

Let me know if you want to explore other ways to recognize verbs! 😊

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