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How do you use verbs?
A verb is a word used to describe an action, state or occurrence.
Verbs can be used to describe an action, that’s doing something. For example, like the word ‘jumping’ in this sentence:
The rabbit was jumping in the field.
They can also be used to describe a state of being, that’s feeling something. For example, the word ‘likes’ here:
The monster likes rollercoasters.
Or a verb can be used to describe an occurrence, that’s something happening. For example, the word ‘became’ in this sentence:
The caterpillar became a butterfly.
When writing, make sure every sentence includes a verb.
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