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', 'were'.

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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 the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs?

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Transitive verbs have a direct object; intransitive verbs do not.

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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 an auxiliary verb?

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An auxiliary verb, or helping verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase. Example: 'is running', 'has eaten'.

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What is a modal verb?

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A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that expresses necessity or possibility. Examples: 'can', 'may', 'must'.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and its auxiliary verbs. Example: 'will be going'.