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What do you mean by a verb?

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. It's the core of a sentence, telling you what the subject is doing or what is happening.

Here's a breakdown:

* Action: "The dog ran across the yard." ("Ran" describes the action of the dog)

* Occurrence: "The sun rises in the east." ("Rises" describes the natural occurrence of the sun)

* State of Being: "She is happy." ("Is" describes her state of being)

Verbs have different forms to convey tense (past, present, future), mood (indicative, imperative, subjunctive), and voice (active, passive).

Here are some important points about verbs:

* Every sentence needs a verb.

* Verbs can be singular or plural.

* Verbs can be regular or irregular.

* Verbs can be transitive or intransitive.

* Verbs can be finite or non-finite.

Understanding verbs is essential for constructing grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.

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