Verbs-A1

= II. Verbs =

1. What is a verb?

A. Definition: The part of speech that expresses existence, action, or occurrence in most languages.

B. Examples: (verbs are bold-faced)

a. We **went** to the beach.

b. We **made** a cake.

c. We **went** on a jog

d. We **went** to the park.

e. We **went** to the mall.

2. What is the //predicate//?

A. Definition: To proclaim or assert; declare.

B. Examples:

a.

b.

c.

3. What types of //verbs// are there?

A. //Compound Verbs//

Definition:

1. Examples

a.

b.

B. //Auxiliary Verbs//

Definition: Conferring aid or help; helping; aiding; assisting; subsidiary; as auxiliary troops.

1. Examples

a.

b.

C. //Transitive Verbs//

Definition: a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical

1. Examples

a.

b.

D. //Intransitive Verbs//

Definition: a verb (or verb construction) that does not take an object

1. Examples

a.

b.

E. //Linking Verbs//

Definition:

1. Examples

a.

b.

F. What is a //Verbal//?

Definition:

1. The three types of //Verbals// are

a.

b.

c.

G. What is a //Gerund//?

Definition:

1. Examples

a.

b.

H. What is a //Participle//?

Definition:

1. Examples

a.

b.

G. What is an //Infinitive//?

Definition:

1. Examples

a.

b.