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Today we will identify verbs that are often misused.

Today we will identify verbs that are often misused. Verbs = words that express action Often = many times Misused = not used correctly. Objective. When we put a cup on the table, do we sit it down or set it down?. APK. Verbs = words that express action

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Today we will identify verbs that are often misused.

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  1. Today we will identify verbs that are often misused. Verbs = words that express action Often = many times Misused = not used correctly Objective

  2. When we put a cup on the table, do we sit it down or set it down? APK

  3. Verbs = words that express action run swim sing sing CD

  4. sit – to rest on the lower part of the body with the weight off the feet.set – to put in some place. CD

  5. rise – to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position; stand up raise – to lift up; put up CD

  6. accept – to take what is offered or given to you.except – leaving out; other than. CD

  7. passed- to be successful in an examinationpast- time gone by CD

  8. Lie – to be or stay at rest in a horizontal positionlay – to put or set down CD

  9. We are going to identify verbs that are often misused. Select the correct sentence. a) Lily set down at the dinner table. b) Lily was setting on the chair in the kitchen. c) Lily will sit on the couch when she watches television. d) Lily set in her seat during the movie. • Read each sentence carefully. • Identify the verb that is being used. • Decide if the verb is used correctly or incorrectly. • Choose the sentence that uses the verb correctly. GP

  10. We are going to identify verbs that are often misused. Select the correct sentence. a) Danny past his math test with a perfect score. b) Danny ate very often in the passed. c) Danny past the bus as he drove by. d) Danny passed the very difficult exam. • Read each sentence carefully. • Identify the verb that is being used. • Decide if the verb is used correctly or incorrectly. • Choose the sentence that uses the verb correctly. GP

  11. Why is it important to be able to identify misused verbs? • Makes you a better reader • Makes your writing clearer • Helps you become a better communicator • You might see these verbs on the CST

  12. Let’s review what we learned: • What kinds of words express action? • What does it mean when verbs are misused? • Can you identify some verbs that are often misused?

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