Lesson 1 Kinds of Verbs

Kinds of Verb
A verb is a word that describes what the subject of a sentence is doing. Verbs can
indicate (physical or mental) actions, occurrences, and states of being. The verb gives life to
the sentence. Without it, the sentence loses its meaning.
Verbs are divided into two general categories: linking verbs and action verbs.
1. Linking Verb
A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to an adjective, noun, or pronoun
that completes the meaning of the verb.
Common Linking Verbs:
is, are, am, was, were.
Note: singular subject takes singular linking verb, plural subject takes plural linking verbs
Examples:
1. Pitbull is my favorite dog.
2. My classmates are dancing tiktok dance.
3. I am happy that I passed my English exam!
4. That car was incredibly fast.
5. All the kittens were playful.
2. Action Verb
An action verb is used to represent the action done by the subject in a
sentence.
Note: singular subject takes singular action verb, plural subject takes plural
action verbs
Examples: Verbs in a sentence
1. Jeffrey builds a house.
2. Today, we Filipinos decide our own policies.
3. True love exists.
4. Ice cream vendors roam around communities to sell.
5. The little girl runs to her mother the moment she saw her.
6. Let us take the wounded dog to the veterinary hospital.
7. Ella sings the song ‘wonderful tonight’.
8. We write an essay about the epic The Good Prince Bantugan.
Action verbs are either transitive or intransitive verbs.
Transitive Verbs
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object to complete its
meaning. In other words, the action of the verb is directed toward someone or
something. The direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action
of the verb.
Here are a few examples of transitive verbs:

The wife weaves cloth.
She ate an apple
They read the book
He wrote a letter.
Intransitive Verbs
An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require a direct object to
complete its meaning. It stands alone and doesn't transfer the action to anything
or anyone.
Here are some examples of intransitive verbs:

The man runs to the market.
She laughed.
They slept.
He ran.
Activity
Underline the verb in each sentence. Then, identify the kind of verb
used by writing linking or action in the blank.
________1. People tore bamboo benches apart.
________2. I took the rooster in my arms.
________3. The chief was the oldest man in the village.
________4. We argued too much.
________5. A lovesick expression came into the red rooster's eyes.
Identify the kind of verb underlined in each sentence. Underline your answer
in the parenthesis.
(action, linking) 1. resourcefulness is important in finding

solutions to a
problem
(transitive, intransitive) 2. Good problem-solving skills help you solve issues
effectively.
(action, linking) 3. Kiko and his brother answered the problem
in
different ways.
(action, linking) 4. Creative thinking is an essential component
of problem
3. Modal Verbs
Modal verbs are used to express certain hypothetical conditions, such as possibility,
ability, permission, request, advice, and obligation. It is commonly called auxiliary verbs or
helping verbs. It provides additional information about the verbs follows it.
The most frequently used are can, could, may, might, should, will, would, must, have to, ought
to.
 Can - Ability
The modal verb can shows whether or not the subject is able to do something, such as perform
an action or demonstrate an ability.
1. She can speak three languages.
2. I can play basketball.
3. I can sing.
 may, might - Possibility

In situations when something is possible but not certain, use the modal verbs could, may, or
might.
1. Judging by the clouds, it might rain today.
 may, could, will, would - Asking permission or intention
If you want to ask permission to do something, start your question with can,
may, or could. Traditionally, in more formal and polite usage, may is better
for permission.
1. May I go out?
2. May I leave early today?
3. Could I play too?
4. Will you turn that music down?
5. Would you get that box off the top shelf?
 ought to, have to - Feeling of duty

1. We ought to eat lots of fruit and vegetables every day.
2. We ought to have locked the gate.
3. You have to try these cakes. They are so good.
4. You have to obey your parents.
 Must - Obligation or strong need
Modal verbs can express a necessary action, such as an obligation, or requirement.
1. All students must wear their ID.
2. We must not be late.
3. I must finish this by the end of the week.
4. You must tell me what happened.
5. You must have medical training for this job.
6. Attendance is a must.
 Should - Suggestion/advice
What if you want to recommend something, but not command it? If you’re giving
suggestions or advice without ordering someone around, you can use the modal
verb should.
1. You should eat more vegetables.
2. You should take an umbrella.
3. You have an illness. You should go to the doctor.
Activity
Match each modal verb with its meaning. Write the letter of the correct
answer in the blank. Some letters will be used more than once.
____1. Can
____2. will a. expresses an obligation or strong
need
____3. May b. expresses an ability
____4. Must c. expresses a possibility
____5. Might d. expresses a suggestion or advice
____6. ought to e. expresses a permission or intention
____7. have to f. expresses a feeling of duty
____8. Should
____9. Would
____10. Could
Identify the modal verbs and action verbs. Underline the
modal verb once and the action verb twice.
1.We have to work faster, so we can meet the deadline.

2. I could stay longer, but Mom wanted me to come
home right away.
3. Would you want to bring home some of the work?
4. I must do that to help out.
5. We ought to turn over this project tomorrow.

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Kinds of Verb

Here are a few examples of transitive verbs:

Here are some examples of intransitive verbs:

(action, linking) 1. resourcefulness is important in finding

 may, might - Possibility

 ought to, have to - Feeling of duty

1.We have to work faster, so we can meet the deadline.

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