Verbs-B1

= II. Verbs =

1. What is a verb?
A. Definition:a word that serves as the predicate of a sentence.

B. Examples: (verbs are bold-faced)

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

b.I **played** basketball today.

c.We had fun while **kicking** the ball.

d.I **ran** to the car.

e.I **typed** on the computer

2. What is the //predicate//?
A. Definition: The portion of a clause.

B. Examples:

a.The pencil **is on the table**.

b.The ball **is under the couch.**

c.The keyboard **was on top of the roof.

A. //Compound Verbs//
Definition: A verb formed by the combination of an auxiliary verb followed by the main verb.

1. Examples

a.I **will walk** outside with you.

b.Today that dog **has been barking** all day.

B. //Auxiliary Verbs//
Definition:

1. Examples

a.He **is** handsome.

b.We **are** going to the theatre.

C. //Transitive Verbs//
Definition:a transitive verb is an action verb

1. Examples

a.The man **has experienced** his body.

bThe dog **had to go** eat.

D. //Intransitive Verbs//
Definition:

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.