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What is a main verb?

A main verb is the heart of a sentence. It's the word that describes the action or state of being of the subject. It's what the subject is *doing* or *being*.

Here's how to identify a main verb:

* Ask "What is the subject doing?" or "What is the subject being?" The answer will be the main verb.

Examples:

* The dog barked loudly. ("Barked" is the main verb, describing the dog's action.)

* The sky is blue. ("Is" is the main verb, describing the state of being of the sky.)

* She will sing at the concert. ("Will sing" is the main verb, describing the future action of "she".)

* They have been waiting for hours. ("Have been waiting" is the main verb, describing the action of "they" over a period of time.)

Key Points:

* Every sentence needs a main verb.

* The main verb can be one word or multiple words.

* It can be in different tenses (present, past, future, etc.).

* It can be active or passive.

Understanding main verbs is crucial for constructing grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.

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