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Yes you can. The present participle form of a verb - thinking, talking writing - is often used as a noun. eg
Thinking is a good exercise. I like reading
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∙ 15y agohe jumped. jumped is the verb becayse iti it the action that the noun:he is doing == "Identify the verb in this sentence."The word "verb" has been used in the sentence in a correct context. "Identify" happens to be the verb in the sentence. The subject (main noun) of the sentence is "the verb," and "in this sentence" is a prepositional phrase and the object.
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∙ 15y agoA verb is the action word in a sentence. It tells what the subject is doing.
"John bought apples." The verb is bought.
"Anne ran up the street." The verb is ran.
"I ate a piece of pie." The verb is ate.
Verbs tell what the noun is doing!
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∙ 14y agoRun, Forrest!
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What must every simple sentence contain?
A noun and a verb. "John ran" is a complete sentence because it contains both.
What makes a complete sentence a complete sentence?
A complete sentence consists of:an independent subject or subjectsa verba complete thoughtcorrect punctuationNote: You can combine two like, complete sentences with a semicolon.
What two parts of speech must be present in a complete sentence?
A complete sentence must have a subject (noun) and a predicate (verb). For example, "The bird flies in the sky." "The bird" is the subject of the sentence (bird is a noun) and "flies in the sky" is the predicate (flies is the verb). This is a complete sentence. "The mailman" is NOT a complete sentence because there is no predicate (I didn't tell you what the mailman did). Ask yourself "Who?" and "Did what?" and if you're able to answer both questions then you probably have a subject and a predicate, and therefore, a complete sentence.
What 3 parts must a complete sentence have?
You need 1 capital letter 2 proper sentence structure ( subject noun, verb) 3 end mark
What is the predicate noun in the sentence The tree by the lake is an oak?
The predicate noun is oak.A predicate is the verb and all the related words that follow it (or, all the words that are not the subject of the verb). A sentence can have more than one verb and more than one complete predicate.
What is the difference between a sentence fragment and a sentence?
sentence is a complete thought with a noun and verb. Fragment is just part of a sentence and does not make a complete thought.
What elements are required to make a proper a sentence?
To make a complete sentence, the sentence must have a subject and a predicate. aka a noun and a verb I love pigs
Is this a complete sentence it is all you can do for him?
Yes, because you have a verb and a noun. "It is", is even a sentence.
What must every simple sentence contain?
A noun and a verb. "John ran" is a complete sentence because it contains both.
What is the subject and predicte of where does she live?
The subject of the sentence is "she" and the predicate is "live."
What is a sentence with a noun a pronoun adjective and adverb?
If it does not contain a verb, it is not a complete sentence. It is a fragment.
What is a sentence frgment?
a sentence fragment is not a complete sentence, and does not have a noun and/or verb ie. Also, many cats
What is the sentence of complete?
I presume, assume, you mean, what is the meaning of a complete sentence? A complete sentence has a noun and a verb. I'm glad that I am no longer studying another language.
What is a complete subject and a complete predicate?
The complete subject is the noun or pronoun that the sentence is about. The complete predicate is the verb and any words that modify or complete the verb's action. Together, the complete subject and complete predicate make up a complete sentence.
What makes a complete sentence a complete sentence?
A complete sentence consists of:an independent subject or subjectsa verba complete thoughtcorrect punctuationNote: You can combine two like, complete sentences with a semicolon.
What two parts of speech must be present in a complete sentence?
A complete sentence must have a subject (noun) and a predicate (verb). For example, "The bird flies in the sky." "The bird" is the subject of the sentence (bird is a noun) and "flies in the sky" is the predicate (flies is the verb). This is a complete sentence. "The mailman" is NOT a complete sentence because there is no predicate (I didn't tell you what the mailman did). Ask yourself "Who?" and "Did what?" and if you're able to answer both questions then you probably have a subject and a predicate, and therefore, a complete sentence.
2 main components to have a complete sentence?
To have a complete sentence, you need a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a predicate (what the subject is doing or what is being said about the subject). The subject is typically a noun or pronoun, while the predicate includes a verb and any additional information describing the subject or action.
