Video lesson · Parts of sentence

Main verb

Name: Main verb in a sentence: action or state, video lesson
Uploaded: 2026-05-30T07:57:09.531Z
Duration: 48 s
Description: 48-second video: the main verb shows the action or state of the subject and changes with the tense. Examples: Tom is speaking to Stephany, Tom often speaks.

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The main verb is the most important verb in a sentence. It shows the action or the state of the subject. The main verb tells us what the subject is doing or what is happening. The main verb changes if the tense changes. In a sentence, the main verb can stand alone, or it can work with helping verbs.

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