Types and Functions
What type of verb is “analyze”?
Action verb
What is a verb?
A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.
“She seen him at the store.” Identify the error in this sentence.
She sees him at the store.
Give an example of an action verb.
Eg. Run, eat, jump.
What type of verb connects the subject to a subject complement?
Linking verb
What are the two main components of verb forms?
Base form and conjugated form.
“If I was you, I would apologize.” Identify the error in this sentence.
If I were you, I would apologize.
What is a linking verb? Provide an example.
A linking verb connects the subject to additional information (e.g., is, are). Example: "She is a teacher."
What are auxiliary verbs used for?
To form tenses or moods.
How do verbs differ from nouns?
Verbs express actions or states, while nouns name people, places, things, or concepts.
“The committee have made a decision.” Identify the error in this sentence.
The committee has made a decision.
What are helping verbs?
Helping verbs assist the main verb to form a tense or mood (e.g., will, have, is).
What role do verbs play in a sentence?
Verbs indicate what action is taking place or the state of being.
What is a transitive verb?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires an object to receive the action.
“I wish he was here to see this.” Identify and explain the error in this sentence.
I wish he were here to see this.
In hypothetical situations, ”were” should be used for all subjects.
Name three common irregular verbs.
Eg. Go, be, have.
What is the difference between a main verb and a helping verb?
A main verb expresses the primary action, while a helping verb assists forming verb phrases.
Give an example of intransitive verb.
Any correct example (eg. “He sleeps”).
“He had went to the store before it closed.” Identify the error in this sentence.
He had gone to the store before it closed.
What is a modal verb? Provide two examples.
Modal verbs express necessity or possibility (e.g., can, could, may, might).