Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Example: run, think.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement. Example: is, are.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb (auxiliary verb) is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice. Example: is in 'is running'.

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning. Example: She kicked the ball.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb does not require a direct object. Example: He sleeps.

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What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?

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A main verb expresses the main action, while a helping verb assists the main verb.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb. Example: 'She kicked the ball.' (ball is the direct object).

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or renames the subject. Example: 'He is a teacher.' (teacher is the subject complement).