Types of verbs

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In the sentence "She runs fast," the verb runs is a transitive verb because it requires an object.

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Answer explanation

Run is an intransitive verb.

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The verb become in the sentence "He became a doctor" is a linking verb.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Become has the same function as 'be', not as a transitive verb.

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A main verb is the principal verb in a sentence, while an auxiliary verb is used to help the main verb.

• True

• False

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The verb eat in the sentence "They eat pizza" is an intransitive verb.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

An object follows the verb, so it's a transitive verb.

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Modal verbs such as can, must, and should can be used alone to form a complete sentence.

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• False

Answer explanation

Modals need verbs or be in a sentence.

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A phrasal verb is a combination of a verb and one or two particles (like a preposition or adverb) that has a new meaning.

• True

• False

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In the sentence "The students are studying," the verb are is an auxiliary verb.

• True

• False

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The verb arrive in the sentence "The train arrived late" is a transitive verb.

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Answer explanation

The verb does not need an object.

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The verb go becomes goed in the past tense.

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Answer explanation

Past form of 'go' is 'went'.

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The verb be in the sentence "He is a student" is an action verb.

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Answer explanation

The verb in the sentence is 'is', and it's not an action verb.