Lesson 12 Flashcards

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Give the common helping (auxiliary) verbs.

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The common helping verbs are:

am, are, is, was, were, be, being, been

have, has, had,

do, does, did,

may, might, must,

can, could,

will, would,

shall, should, ought

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What are the principal parts of a verb?

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The principal parts are the four basic forms of the verb.

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Give the first three English verb tenses and an example of each using I walk.

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The first three English verb tenses are present, past, and future.

Ex. Present Tense - I walk

Past Tense - I walked

Future Tense - I will walk

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that shows action or being.

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What is a verb phrase? Give examples.

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A verb phrase is made up of a main verb and one or more helping verbs.

Ex. 1I have been walking for an hour.

Ex. 2 I should have walked yesterday.

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Give the names of the four principal parts of an English verb with examples using the verb walk.

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the infinitive to walk

the present participle walking

the past tense walked

the past particple have walked

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What verb shows being or existence?

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The to be verb shows being or existence.

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What is a mental action verb? Give examples.

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A mental action verb expressions action that cannot be perceived by the senses.

Ex. think, know, believe

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What is a physical action verb? Give examples.

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A physical action verb expressions action that can be perceived by the senses.

Ex. kick, run, eat

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Give all forms of the to be verb.

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The forms of the to be verb are am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been.

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