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Aaron played Aaron plays Aaron will play
basketball. basketball. basketball.
Verbs generally require an object (called
transitive verbs), but some verbs do not require an
object (called intransitive verbs). Verbs are the
most essential type of words in a sentence. Even in
spoken language, we can express an idea that other
people can understand with just a verb.
B. KINDS OF VERB
1. Transitive Verbs
Verbs that require an object to complete the
meaning of the sentence or the meaning of the
sentence. Transitive verbs include drink, watch,
read, fill, open, close, etc.
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