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Verb Part-1

 Verb


What is a Verb?

A verb is a word or a group of words that indicate that something is taking place or existing. Basically, verbs are action words. The verb is the part of the sentence that tells us what action the subject of the sentence is performing.

Example:

1) James walks to school every day.

In this sentence, the word 'walks' shows what action James is performing. It indicates that something is happening.

2) Prisha plays for two hours every day.

Here, the word 'plays' shows us the action that Prisha performs.

3) Shlok went to the market and brought some vegetables.

In this sentence, there are two verbs. The first verb is 'went' as it is showing that an action is being executed. And the second verb in the sentence is 'brought' as it indicates an action being performed.


Types of Verbs

The three main types of verbs are:

1) Auxiliary Verbs

    a) Primary Auxiliary Verbs

    b) Modal Auxiliary Verbs

2) Transitive Verbs

3) Intransitive Verbs


Now let's understand the types of verbs and see their examples to understand the concept better.


1) Auxiliary Verbs

An auxiliary verb is also called a helping verb. It is used to help the main verb in the sentence by extending its meaning and making the sentence complete and meaningful.

a) Primary Auxiliary Verbs

These verbs are the ones that act both as the main verb as well as the helping or assisting verb. Examples of primary auxiliary verbs are - Be, Do, Have.

Example:

1) Don't be angry.

In this sentence, the word 'be' acts as a helping verb, helping to make complete sense.

2) Do you want to drink coffee?

Here, the word 'do' is helping to complete the question. Without the word 'do' the sentence would not make sense. For example - 'You want to drink coffee?' does make sense, but it sounds incomplete.

3) They have many ideas for their project model.

In this sentence, the word 'have' is the main verb. 


b) Modal Auxiliary Verbs

A modal verb is used to change the tone of the verb. For example - Could, Should, May, Might, Might, Shall, Will, Can.

Example:

1) She could score better marks.

In this sentence, the word 'could' shows that there is an option to do something. There is no assurance.

2) You should participate in social work.

In this sentence, the word 'should' shows a suggestion is given.

3) He may bring some chocolates from Canada.

In this case, the word 'may' shows a possibility.

4) He might not attend the engagement ceremony.

Here, the word 'might' shows a possibility.

5) She shall visit her grandmother.

Here, the word 'shall' shows a suggestion is given.

6) Prisha will go to Singapore for the conference meeting.

In this sentence, the word 'will' shows that there is assurance.

7) You can either stay at home or come with me.

Here, the word 'can' shows an option being given.


In this way, modal auxiliary verbs change the tone of the main verb.


2) Transitive Verbs

A transitive verb is a verb that can take a direct object.

Example:

1) Prisha eats a lot of chocolates.

In this sentence, the word 'eats' is a transitive verb you can eat something. Action is being performed by Prisha.

2) Naisha bought three pairs of socks.

In this sentence, the word 'bought' is a transitive verb because you can buy something.


3) Intransitive Verbs

An intransitive verb does not take a direct object. It shows contrast with transitive verbs. It only involves the subject in the sentence.

Example:

1) Niyati fainted due to a shock.

In the sentence, 'fainted' is an intransitive verb as there is as it is not a proper object.

2) It rained a lot yesterday.

In this sentence, the word 'rained' is not a proper object.



























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