Lesson 18 Flashcards
What is a mental action verb? Give examples.
A mental action verb expressions action that cannot be perceived by the senses.
Ex. think, know, believe
What verb shows being or existence?
The to be verb shows being or existence.
Give the common helping (auxiliary) verbs.
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
What is a verb phrase? Give examples.
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.
What is a verb?
A verb is a word that shows action or being.
Give all forms of the to be verb.
The forms of the to be verb are am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been.
What is a physical action verb? Give examples.
A physical action verb expressions action that can be perceived by the senses.
Ex. kick, run, eat
