Lexis (Verbs) Flashcards
What is a verb?
A word used to describe an action, state or occurrence
Dynamic verb
refers to a physical action e.g running, sleeping. Usually you can see it happening
Stative verb
refers to a state of mind e.g thinking, wondering.Usually you can not see it happening
Transitive verb
they are dynamic verbs that require an object e.g she kicked the ball (ball is the object btw)
Intransitive verb
they are dynamic verbs that don’t require an object e.g sneeze, laugh, arrive , go
Material verbs
Shows actions or events e.g jump,wash,hit
Relational verbs
Process of identifying or showing states of being. E.g be,appear,become,seem
Mental verbs
Shows internal processes e.g think, believe , love
Verbal verbs
Shows external processes of communicating through speech. E.g say, shout, scream, whisper
finite verb and infinite verbs
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auxiallry and modal auxillary verbs
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