Module 3: Parts of Speech Flashcards
What is a Verb?
A verb is a word that expresses an action or state of mind. Exp: I “lost” the keys to the house. [action] Andre “is” an engineer. [state of being]
What is an action verb?
An action verb expresses “physical” or “mental” action. Exp physical action: Who “borrowed” the scissors? Exp Mental action: “Imagine” his surprise.
What is a transitive verb?
A transitive verb expresses an action directed towards a person or thing. Exp: Steve “helped” his brother.
What is an intransitive verb?
An intransitive verb expresses action without passing action to a receiver. Exp: The bus “skidded” on the wet pavement.
Adverb
An adverb is a word that modifies the meaning of a verb. Easiest way to find adverb is to look for the verb in the sentence and then see if there is a word that describes how the action is being done. I ate (verb) the cookies quickly (adverb).
What is a linking verb?
Connects the subject and the predicate of a sentence. Exp/ Shirley “is” the captain of the school cheering squad.
What is a helping verb?
These verbs don’t mean anything on their own. They just help the main verb express their full meaning. Exp/ The school bus “had” broken down.
Transitive or Intransitive? I baked a pizza.
Transitive
Transitive or Intransitive? The wind was blowing fiercely.
Intransitive
Intransitive or transitive? Suddenly the child woke up.
Intransitive
Intransitive or Intransitive? Let’s discuss your plans.
Transitive
We walked into the new school. Transitive or Intransitive?
Intransitive
