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When can a verb be called sentence by itself?

A verb can never be a sentence by itself. Here's why:

* Sentences need a subject: A subject is the person, place, or thing that performs the action of the verb. For example, in "The dog barked," "dog" is the subject.

* Verbs describe actions or states of being: They tell us what the subject is doing or what condition it's in.

* A complete sentence needs both a subject and a verb to express a complete thought.

Examples:

* "Barked" is not a sentence because it lacks a subject. We don't know who or what is barking.

* "Running" is not a sentence because it lacks a subject. We don't know who or what is running.

However, there are some situations where a verb might *appear* to be a complete sentence:

* Imperative sentences: These are commands or requests, and they often omit the subject "you." For example:

* "Go!" (You go)

* "Close the door." (You close the door)

* Short, informal expressions: Sometimes people use single words in casual conversation, but these are not grammatically correct sentences. For example:

* "Ouch!"

* "Help!"

In summary: While verbs can appear to stand alone in certain situations, they always need a subject to form a complete sentence.

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