Lesson 19 Flashcards
What are the first three English verb tenses?
present, past, and future
Give the first three English verb tenses and an example of each using I walk.
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
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
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?
A verb is a word that shows action or being.
Give an example of the Future Tense.
I will walk.
Give an example of the Present Tense.
I walk.
Give an example of the Past Tense.
I walked.
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 verb shows being or existence?
The to be verb shows being or existence.
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
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.
