Lesson 2 - Verbs Flashcards
What does the word verb mean?
word
From what Latin word is it derived?
verbum
What are the three kinds of verbs?
action, linking and helping verbs (auxiliary)
How do we recognize a linking verb?
It makes an assertion by joining two words
What are auxiliary verbs?
Helping verbs that helps verb to assert
List the Helping Verbs
am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been, have, has, had, do, does, did, shall, would, should, may, must, might, can, could
What is the definition of a verb?
a word which can assert action, being or existence
What are the three types of linking verbs?
“To be” verbs, sense verbs, other
Name the “to be” verbs
am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been
Name the sense verbs
feel, sound, taste, look, smell
Name the “other” verbs
appears, becomes, grows, remains, seems, turn, prove, go
What is the test for a linking verb?
Substitute the word “is” or an “=” for the word and if the meaning of the sentence is unchanged, the verb is a linking verb.
What is a verb phrase?
When a group of words is used as a verb.
