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This lesson will help you learn what a verb is and how to identify it properly.
Hello everyone. In today’s lesson we will discuss verbs and how to identify them.
If I am correct, a verb is the word that shows action in a sentence.
That’s great, Ken! You have described a verb correctly. In my sentence, ‘Described’ is the main verb.
Verbs are also used to indicate a state of being or existence. Can you give an example for that?
Why not? My name is Timothy Simons. Here, ‘Is’ is the verb which denotes my existence and who I am.
You gave us a wonderful example, Tim! I am confused about what to give my son for his birthday.
I gave you an example. ‘Gave’ is a verb. You are ‘confused’. Confused is a verb. You want to ‘give’ something to your son.
‘Give’ is a verb. Now tell me. What does your son like to do?
He loves painting with watercolors.
He ‘loves’ thus ‘loves’ is a verb. Great example, Ken. Why don’t you give him a set of watercolors?
Hmm... ‘Give’ him a set of watercolors? In this sentence ‘give’ shows the action, so it is the verb, isn’t it?
That’s right, Ken! Now you’ve understood the basic principle of verbs, and yes, the action is of understanding, so ‘understood’ is the verb in my sentence.
Great! Now let’s see some conversations with more examples of verbs!
Daisy, did you check the morning newspaper?
No. What happened?
There has been a horrible plane crash.
That’s too bad! Did everyone get out safe?
I hope so, the recovery squad is still working hard.
Okay, let’s switch on the news channel and stay updated.
Pete, where is Nancy?
She is ill. She can’t come to work today.
Oh! What happened?
She has a fever and a headache.
Okay, did you tell her to rest and drink plenty of fluids?
I did. If her temperature does not drop by the evening, I’ll be taking her to the doctor.
That is a wise decision. Take care of her.
My name is Timothy Simons.
He loves painting with watercolors.
What happened?
Did everyone get out safe?
There has been a horrible plane crash.
Pete, where is Nancy?
She has a fever and a headache.
She can’t come to work today.
That is a wise decision.
Take care of her.