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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鈥檚 doing something. For example, like the word 鈥榡umping鈥 in this sentence:

The rabbit was jumping in the field.

They can also be used to describe a state of being, that鈥檚 feeling something. For example, the word 鈥榣ikes鈥 here:

The monster likes rollercoasters.

Or a verb can be used to describe an occurrence, that鈥檚 something happening. For example, the word 鈥榖ecame鈥 in this sentence:

The caterpillar became a butterfly.

When writing, make sure every sentence includes a verb.

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