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If its an action its a verb. Like jump, run or throw.

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A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. Some common verb endings in English include "-ed," "-ing," and "-s" (for third person singular). To determine if a word is a verb, check if it describes an action or state of being in the sentence.

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