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Parts of Speech

Parts of Speech. Verbs. A verb is a word or group of words that expresses time while showing an action, a condition, or the face that something exists. An action verb tells what action someone or something is performing.

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Parts of Speech

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  1. Parts of Speech Verbs

  2. A verb is a word or group of words that expresses time while showing an action, a condition, or the face that something exists. An action verb tells what action someone or something is performing. A linking verb is a verb that connects its subject with a noun, pronoun, or adjective that identifies or describes the subject.

  3. The Forms of Be (Linking Verbs)

  4. Other Linking Verbs

  5. Transitive vs. Intransitive • A transitive verb directs action toward someone or something named in the same sentence. • Example: Jack shot the puck. • (Shot what? Puck) • An intransitive verb does not direct action toward anyone or anything named in the same sentence. • Example: The team practiced on the outdoor field. • (Practiced what? No answer) • Because linking verbs do not express action, they are always intransitive. Most action verbs can be either transitive or intransitive, depending on the sentence. However, some action verbs can only be transitive, and other can only be intransitive. • Transitive Example: I wrote a letter from New Mexico. • Intransitive Example: The secretary wrote quickly.

  6. Verb Phrase- A verb phrase consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs. Verb Phrases: I will be taking a horse-and-carriage ride. I should have been watching when I crossed the road.

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