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English Basics
Volume 2, Number 3, September 22, 1997
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Verbs
Verbs are words that show action or being.
Each sentence below contains one action verb and one verb that shows being. Complete the partial table below to identify those verbs. The first two lines are done for you.
1.x Eating healthy food is a good idea.
2. xThere are
too many insect parts sprinkled into my rice!
3. xAllen was
in a bad mood after she called.
4. xThe
person who wrote this note is a foolish creature.
5. xI am not
afraid of dogs that chew cabbage.
6. xKaren
believes that onions are from Mars.
7. xThey
were too small to ride in the cart.
8. xRichie,
we want you to be more reasonable.
9. xI know
that squirrels are smarter than mice.
10. Who said that my nose is too big?
11. Always remember to be polite.
12. Was I inconsiderate when I stepped on
your foot?
13. “Chris is the prince of my
dreams,” sighed Katey.
14. He doubted that the bread was fresh.
xxxxxxxxxxaction xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxbeing
1. xxxxxxxEatingxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxis
2. xxxxxxxsprinkledxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxare
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