Verbs

​¿What is a verb?

​Verbs

​Definition

Are words that describe an action or talk about something that happens.

​Along with nouns, verbs are the main part of a sentence or phrase, telling a story about what is taking place

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• ​He ran away, she eats chocolate cake on Sundays.

• ​The horses gallop across the fields.​

• ​Mark eats his dinner quickly.

• ​You write neatly in your notebook

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​Examples:

​types of verbs

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Mental verbs have meanings that are related to concepts such as discovering, understanding, thinking, or planning. In general, a mental verb refers to a cognitive state.

​mental

Physical verbs are action verbs. They describe specific physical actions.

If you can create a motion with your body or use a tool to complete an action.

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​physical verbs

​examples:

• Let’s run to the corner and back.

• I hear the train coming.

• Call me when you’re finished with class.​

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​Mental verbs

​Examples:

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• She recognized me from across the room.

• Do you believe everything people tell you.

• I know the answer.

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​EXERCISE 1:

​Look at the pictures and write the number next to the correct expression.

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https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Daily_routines/Everyday_activities_xi2043479fj​

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​Exercise 2:

​Identify the correct verb of each picture you see.

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmdQapQdYGc