Chapter 4 Verbs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a verb?
A
a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of the predicate of a sentence
2
Q
What are intransitive verbs?
A
Verbs that are capable of expressing themselves without a complement to express their meaning.
3
Q
What are transitive verbs?
A
Verbs that cannot complete their meaning without the help of a direct object.
4
Q
What is a linking verb
A
a linking verb is a verb that describes the subject by connecting it to a predicate adjective or predicate noun.
5
Q
What are auxiliary verbs?
A
verbs used in forming the tenses, moods, and voices of other verbs.
6
Q
What is verb tense?
A
Verb tense tells time and indicates an actions or state’s continuation or completion.
