Action verbs in english
- is said an action verb
- is say an action verb
- is said an active verb
- is told an action verb
Action verb definition and examples!
Action verbs, also called dynamic verbs, express an action whether it be physical or mental.
Action verb examples with answers
An action verb explains what the subject of the sentence is doing or has done. Looking at action verb examples helps make it clear the function of action verbs in sentences and what purpose they serve.
Common Action Verbs
There are endless action verbs used in the English language.
An action verb can express something that a person, animal or even object can do. To determine if a word is an action verb, look at the sentence and ask yourself if the word shows something someone can do or something someone can be or feel.
If it is something they can do, then it is an action verb (if it is something they can be or feel, it is a non-action, or stative, verb).
Below is a list of commonly used action verbs:
Act | Give
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