Action Verbs
expresses any kind of action (mental or physical)
Linking Verbs
connects the subject to a word/word group that describes or identifies the subject
gives info on state/condition of subject
helping verb
helps the main verb express action or state of being
- extending/clarifying its meaning
transitive
has a direct object
makes sense only if it exerts its action on an object.
she gives a gift (gives is transitive)
intransitive
does not require a direct object
will make sense without an object
adverb
describes adjective, adverb and verb
How
When
Where
To what extent