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Count the number of verbs in the sentence: *The children ran to the park after school and then played football.*

hard 3 marks Class 5 · English · English Grammar - Verbs
Answer
2

The correct answer is 2 — Count the identified verbs: there are two.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Read the sentence fully.
  2. Spot action words: "ran" and "played".
  3. Ignore words like "then" which are not verbs.
  4. Count the identified verbs: there are two.
Common mistake: Mistaking words like "then" for verbs

Concept tested: Counting verbs in a sentence

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