Looking At Verbs Flashcards
0
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What is a main verb?
A
A single verb which expresses the main meaning.
1
Q
What is the difference between dynamic and stative verbs?
A
Verbs that refer to physical actions are dynamic verbs.
Verbs that refer to state/conditions (e.g she FELT something) are stative.
2
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Verbs that are placed in front of main verbs are called what?
A
Auxiliary verbs.
3
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What are the three primary verbs?
A
Be.
Have.
Do.
4
Q
Verbs can be active or passive. If a verb is used actively, the person of thing performing the action is what?
A
Emphasised as the subject of the verb. E,g ‘the minister HAS ISSUED an apology.’
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Q
If a passive verb is used, the emphasis shifts where?
A
To the object of the verb and the order of the sentence if reversed. E.g an apology HAS BEEN ISSUED by the prime minister.
