Verbs Flashcards
1
Q
Lexical verb
A
Carries the main meaning
2
Q
Auxiliary verbs
A
Placed in front of the lexical verb
3
Q
Direct object
A
The person, place or thing that receives the action of the verb
4
Q
Transitive verb
A
Followed by a direct object
5
Q
Intransitive verbs
A
Cannot take a direct object
6
Q
Primary verbs
A
To be
To have
To do
7
Q
Modal auxiliary
A
Can, could, would, will, shall, should, may, might, must
8
Q
Active verb
A
The person or thing performing the action is emphasised as the subject
9
Q
Possessive verb
A
The object is emphasised as the subject
