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VERBS :fountain_pen:
what is a verb?
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without a verb, full thoughts can’t be properly conveyed
how to recognize a verb?
verbs almost always come after a noun or pronoun. These nouns and pronouns are referred to as the subject.
Jack thought about it.
the verb thought comes after the noun Jack, so the action Jack (subject) was taking was thinking (verb).
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types of verbs
action verbs
express specific actions and are used any time you want to show action or discuss someone doing something.
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intransitive verbs
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they are different from transitive verbs because there is no direct object following an intransitive verb.
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auxiliary verbs
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these auxiliary verbs give some context to the main verb, for example, letting the reader know when the action took place.
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By the way, some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive
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stative verbs
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typically relate to thoughts, emotions, relationships, senses, states of being, and measurements.
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modal verbs
are used to express abilities, possibilities, permissions, and obligations.
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phrasal verbs
they are combinations of words that are used together to take on a different meaning to that of the original verb.
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