Types of verbs in the English Language Basic English
- 2. Do you know the classification of verbs? How do you identify verbs in a sentence?
- 3. Verbs Verbs have traditionally been defined as words or a combination of words that indicate action, a state of being or condition. It is the part of a sentence that tells us what the subject performs, or what the subject is doing. ´´Verbs are the hearts of English sentences´´. walk run feel see
- 4. Verbs classification Action verbs Express Function Form a) Transitive b) Intransitive a) Dynamic b) Stative a) Auxiliary: Primary and modal verbs b) Lexical c) Linking a) Regular b) Irregular c) Phrasal verbs
- 5. Action verbs They indicate what the subject of a sentence performs. Action verbs can make the listener/reader feel emotions, see scenes more vividly and accurately. An action verb is a verb that describes an action, like run, jump, kick, eat, break, c ry, smile, or think.
- 7. According to what they express Verbs in English can be classified into two categories: stative verbs and dynamic verbs. Dynamic verbs (sometimes referred to as "action verbs") usually describe actions we can take, or things that happen; stative verbs usually refer to a state or condition which is not changing or likely to change. The difference is important, because stative verbs cannot normally be used in the continuous (BE + ING) forms.
- 8. Dynamic Actions performed (physically or mentally) by a person, animal or object. The ballerinas are leaping gracefully across the stage. We were learning about cacti at school yesterday. Stative Describe a state of being, such as what something is, feels, or possesses. They cannot typically be used with the continuous tenses. Tony still believes in Santa This elephant weighs a ton She smells great https://www.grammar.cl/english-games/transitive-intransitive-verbs.htm Click over this link and practice:
- 9. Auxiliary verbs: Also known as a helping verb, determines the mood or tense of another verb. Auxiliary verbs are divide into: 1. Primary auxiliaries: be, have, and do. 2. Modal auxiliaries: can, could, will, must, etc. Examples: “It will rain tonight” “Jen is taking a shower” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXc-xy2Y7oY
- 11. Lexical verbs: They are the main carriers of meaning in a spoken utterance or written sentence. They are the most numerous type of words and they are all members of open classes. Example: More lexical words can be invented and added – in principle, there is no upper limit. Also known as a main verb, conveys a real meaning and doesn´t depend on another verb. Examples: “It rained all night” “The policeman caught the robber”
- 12. Linking verbs Verbs that serve as a connection between a subject and further information about that subject. They do not show any action; rather, they “link” the subject with the rest of the sentence. The verb to be is the most common linking verb, but there are many others, including all the sense verbs. Examples All forms of to be (am, is, are, was, were, has been, are being, might be, etc.) Others All senses verbs and others such as become, seem, feel, look, appear, remain, grow, etc.
- 13. Linking verbs in sentences 6. The crowd stayed calm in spite ot the imminent threat. 7. Harold felt sleepy after having lunch. 8. The audience fell silent when the judge arrived to court. 9. The eggs smell rotten. 10. She is smart. 1. John is excited about his promotion. 2. She appears upset about the announcement. 3. Your wedding plans sound nice. 4. You look exhausted after studying all night. 5. William acted nervous when the Teacher found the note
- 14. According to the form Main verbs have three basic forms: the base form, the past form and the participle form. Phrasal verbs Formed by a verb plus a preposition or adverb which creates a different meaning from the original verb Regular verbs They form their past tense and past participle by adding –d or –ed. Irregular verbs They have their own particular way to form its past tense and past participle.
- 15. Regular verbs Apply the rules and change the verbs to past tense. 1. Approve 2. Add 3. Change 4. Avoid 5. Call 6. Convince 7. Employ 8. Fix 9. Improve 10.Exchange 11.Dispatch 12.Complain 13.Try
- 16. Irregular verbs Verbs which do not follow normal rules for conjugation. For example, the irregular verb be has several unique forms (I am, you are, he is, was, were, been) Please, access to this website and practice the pronunciation of the following verbs in their three forms, present, past and past participle. https://quizlet.com/_6x6znr?x=1jqt&i=1f8b5e
- 17. Exercises • My sister tidy her room. • Lucy like her birthday presents. • The girls play on the computer last night. • The film end very late. • She go to school on foot yesterday. • Paul eat two sandwiches and an apple. • I get up very late last night. • They find 50 dollars in the street.
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