Chart C: VERBS Flashcards
VERB
A verb is a word that asserts an action, shows the state of being, links two words together, or helps another verb.
4 VERB TYPES
- Intransitive
- Transitive
- Linking
- Helping
What is an INTRANSITIVE VERB?
And intransitive verb does not transfer the action from the subject to an object.
Example: Jesus wept.
Test: If there is no direct object, the verb is intransitive.
What is a TRANSITIVE VERB?
A transitive verb transfers the action from the subject to an object.
Example: Jesus wept.
Test: The verb is followed by a noun that does not re-name the subject.
What is a LINKING VERB?
A linking verb makes an assertion by joining two words together.
Example: Jesus is God.
Test: The verb can be replaced with “=“ Without changing the meaning.
What is a HELPING VERB?
A helping verb helps another
verb assert action, being, or existence.
Example: Jesus was weeping.
Test: There will be another verb in the sentence.
What are the LINKING VERBS?
- Taste
- Smell
- Sound
- Seem
- Look
- Feel
- Stay
- Become
- Grow
- Appear
- Remain
4 VERB ATTRIBUTES
- person
- number
- voice
- mood
VERB TIME:
- present
- past
- future
VERB FORM:
- simple
- perfect
- progressive
- perfect progressive
4 Verb Attributes:
Person
1st ( I or we )
2nd ( you )
3rd ( he, she it, or they )
4 Verb Attributes:
Number
Singular or Plural
4 Verb Attributes:
Voice
•Active
- subject performs the action
ex. I love.
•Passive
- subject receives the action
ex. I am loved.
4 Verb Attributes:
Mood
Indicative
Imperative
Subjunctive
