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, was.

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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 form a verb phrase. Example: has, will, can.

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires a direct object to receive the action. 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 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 read the book (book is the direct object).

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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 verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. Example: has been running.

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What is the difference between action and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.