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Verbs

📘 Verbs

A verb is a word that expresses an action, a state, or an occurrence.


1️⃣ Types of Verbs

Type Description Examples
Action Verbs Show physical or mental action run, eat, think
State Verbs Describe a state or condition be, know, love
Auxiliary Verbs Help form tenses or questions am, is, are, have, do
Modal Verbs Show ability, permission, etc. can, will, must, should

2️⃣ Verb Forms

  • Base form: walk, go, eat
  • Past simple: walked, went, ate
  • Past participle: walked, gone, eaten
  • Present participle: walking, going, eating

3️⃣ Examples in Sentences

  • She runs every morning. (action verb)
  • I am happy. (state verb)
  • They are playing football. (auxiliary + action)
  • He can swim well. (modal verb)

📝 Practice

Identify the verb type:

  1. She likes chocolate.
  2. We are friends.
  3. They can dance.
  4. I think about the problem.
  5. He is running fast.