Verb Types Flashcard

A linking verb connects the subject with words that describe or identify it. It expresses a state-of-being.

Sleeping

It works with a main verb to create a verb phrase.

A form of a verb that does not function as a verb, often ending in -ing and used as a noun.

Luisa

An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning.

An intransitive verb does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.

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

No, a verb is either an action verb or a linking verb, but not both.