Verbs Flashcards
1
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Auxiliary
A
Says the tense of the verb e.g I will go, he had eaten
2
Q
Modal
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How it happens e.g she could try, they might go
3
Q
Active
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The verb is performed e.g John kicked the ball
4
Q
Passive
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Happens to the subject or object e.g Amy was bit by the ball
5
Q
Transitive
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Need to be followed by an object to make sense e.g Karen wants a biscuit
6
Q
Non transitive
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Doesn’t need a direct object e.g toms grades improved
7
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Main
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Carries out the action e.g drive, say, went
