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The document explains the concept of verbs, defining them as words that indicate actions or states. It categorizes verbs into types such as auxiliary, linking, modal, transitive, intransitive, and phrasal verbs, providing examples for each type. Additionally, it highlights the grammatical rules and usage of verbs in sentences.

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VERB

The document explains the concept of verbs, defining them as words that indicate actions or states. It categorizes verbs into types such as auxiliary, linking, modal, transitive, intransitive, and phrasal verbs, providing examples for each type. Additionally, it highlights the grammatical rules and usage of verbs in sentences.

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By Anshu

VERB
What is a verb?
Verbs are those words that indicate an action or what the
subject is doing. They
are part of eight components of parts of speech. Apart
from action words, the
verb also includes a word that expresses feelings or
expression, state or
condition.
A few examples of verbs are given below:
1. Bark
2. Play
3. Love
4. write
5. Cherish
6. Recognize
7. Appreciate
8. Will be
9. Should
10. Has

Uses of verb:
• She talks a lot.
• She talk a lot.

• We talk a lot.

• We talks a lot

TYPES OF VERB:
A. AUXILIARY VERBS
An Auxiliary verbs (also called helping verbs)
It includes verbs such as “be,” “do,” and “have.” They’re
used in combination with another (main) verb to modify
its meaning. Auxiliary verbs can be used to
indicate tense, mood, and voice. They’re also used to
form negative statements when used with words such as
“not” and “never.
Example: I am waiting.
Did you enjoy the meal?
The door was locked.
Alicia has not spoken to me for a week.
B. LINKING VERBS
A linking verb (also called a Main verb)
It connects the subject of a sentence with a “subject
complement” (i.e., a noun or adjective that describes it).
Common linking verbs include the verbs “be,” “seem,”
“become,” and “feel.”
Example: Linking verbs in a sentence
Fionn is proud.
The pillow feels soft

C. MODAL VERBS
Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that are used along with
another (main) verb to express ability, permission,
possibility, necessity, or obligation.
The main modal verbs
are can, could, may, might, must, ought, shall, should, w
ill, and would. Modal verbs do not change form.
Examples: Modal verbs in a sentence
I can read Arabic and Hebrew.
Martin should speak a little louder.
Talia ought to perform at the talent show.

D. TRANSITIVE VERB
A transitive verb is a verb that acts on someone or
something and therefore takes a direct object (the thing
being acted upon).
Examples: Transitive verbs in a sentence
Kelly asks a question.
Toby buys groceries.

E. INTRANSITIVE verbs
Intransitive verbs do not act on someone or something
and therefore do not take a direct object.
While an intransitive verb does not take a direct object, it
can be used along with an adverb or adverbial phrase (as
can a transitive verb).
Examples: Intransitive verbs in a sentence
Rita coughed.
Rita coughed loudly.
Rita coughed on me!
Notes: Some verbs are ditransitive, meaning they have two
objects: a direct object and an indirect object (usually the
person for whom the action is being performed).
Example: Direct and indirect object in a sentence
Amira reads me a book

F. PHRASAL VERBS
A phrasal verb is a phrase made up of two or more words
that acts as an individual verb. Phrasal verbs typically
combine a verb with an adverb or preposition to create a
meaning independent of the original words.
For example, the verb “kick” and the preposition “off”
combine to form the phrasal verb “kick off,” which means
“begin.”
Example: Phrasal verb
I’m going to move out next month.

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