Verb and its Kinds | Definition, Examples, and Exercises

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Grammar | Verb and its Kinds

 

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Verb and its Kinds | Definition, Examples, and Exercises

 

Definition:

A verb is a word that shows action, state, or possession. It tells us what a person, animal, or thing does, is, or has.
Example: He runs fast. (runs shows action)

 

Kinds of Verbs:
There are mainly five kinds of verbs in English grammar.

(i) Main (Principal) Verbs
These verbs express the main action or state of being in a sentence.
Examples: Eat, go, read, play, write
Sentence: She writes neatly.

(ii) Auxiliary (Helping) Verbs
These verbs help the main verb to form tenses, questions, or negatives.
Examples: is, am, are, was, were, has, have, do, does, will, shall
Sentence: She is reading a book.

(iii) Transitive Verbs
A verb that requires an object to complete its meaning.
Examples: buy, make, see, love, eat
Sentence: He eats an apple. (object = apple)

(iv) Intransitive Verbs
A verb that does not need an object to make complete sense.
Examples: sleep, go, run, cry, sit
Sentence: The baby sleeps. (no object needed)

(v) Linking Verbs
These verbs connect the subject to more information about it. They do not show action but a state or condition.
Examples: is, am, are, was, were, seem, become
Sentence: She is happy.

 

Important Notes:
(i) A verb must agree with its subject.
(ii) Every sentence must have at least one verb.
(iii) Verbs change form to show time (tense).

 

Examples in Sentences:

1.  He plays football every day. (Action verb)

2.  They are my friends. (Linking verb)

3.  She has finished her homework. (Auxiliary + Main verb)

4.  The dog barked loudly. (Intransitive verb)

5.  He wrote a letter. (Transitive verb)

 

Test Exercises on Verb and Its Kinds

A. Identify the type of verb used in each sentence:

1.  The sun rises in the east.

2.  She is dancing beautifully.

3.  He bought a new car.

4.  The children laughed loudly.

5.  They are teachers.

 

B. Fill in the blanks with suitable verbs:

1.  He ____ (run) fast.

2.  The baby ____ (sleep) in the cradle.

3.  She ____ (write) a letter.

4.  They ____ (be) late for school.

5.  We ____ (do) our work on time.

 

Answers

A.

1.  Intransitive Verb

2.  Auxiliary + Main Verb

3.  Transitive Verb

4.  Intransitive Verb

5.  Linking Verb

B.

1.  Runs, 2. Sleeps, 3. Writes, 4. Are, 5. Do

 

Conclusion:
Verbs are the heart of every sentence, as they express what the subject does, feels, or is. Understanding different kinds of verbs helps us write and speak English correctly and effectively.