Verb Phrases Flashcards
1
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main verb
A
a single verb that expresses the main meaning in a clause or sentence.
2
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auxiliary verb
A
come before the main verb and help it in some way
3
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modal auxiliary verb
A
express a degree of certainty, desirability or obligation
4
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primary auxiliary verb
A
to be
to have
to do
5
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material verbs
A
doing and happening
showing actions and events
6
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mental verbs
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sensing and thinking
relate to the inner aspects of like such as ‘think’, ‘know’, ‘wish’
7
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verbal verbs
A
show communication through speech.
8
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relational verbs
A
showing states pf being and having
e.g./ become , seem
9
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lexical verbs
A
main verb in the sentence
10
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dynamic verbs
A
a physical action
11
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stative verbs
A
states of being or conditions
