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Verbs show what the noun does?

That's a good starting point! Verbs do tell us what a noun does, but it's a bit more complex than that. Here's a more complete picture:

Verbs Show Action, State of Being, and More:

* Action Verbs: These describe physical or mental actions.

* Example: The dog *ran* through the park. (The verb "ran" shows the action of running.)

* State of Being Verbs (Linking Verbs): These connect the subject to a description or state of being.

* Example: The cat *is* sleepy. (The verb "is" links the subject "cat" to the description "sleepy.")

* Helping Verbs: These assist the main verb in expressing tense, mood, or voice.

* Example: She *will* be eating dinner later. (The helping verb "will" helps create the future tense.)

Verbs Don't Just Show Action:

* Verbs can also describe:

* Mental states: The girl *thinks* about the future.

* Ownership: The boy *owns* a bicycle.

* Existence: A tree *exists* in the forest.

Key Takeaway: Verbs are the heart of sentences, providing the action, state of being, or other information about the subject. They are essential for making sentences meaningful!

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