Verbs
⭐ MasteredA verb is an action or state word: run, think, is. Every sentence needs a verb.
English has over 10,000 verbs.
All about Verbs
A verb is a word that shows an action, such as run or jump, or a state, such as is or seem. Every complete sentence needs a verb. Verbs change their form to show when something happens, which is called tense.
Some verbs are linking verbs, like is, and some are helping verbs, like have or will, used with another verb. Learning verbs helps you say exactly what people and things are doing.
Action verbs show what someone does, while linking verbs such as is, am and are show a state of being.
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👀 What the animation shows
This animation shows a character performing different actions such as jumping, running and thinking. Watch how each verb matches the action being shown.
Real-life uses of Verbs
- Describing actions in a story to make it exciting
- Writing instructions, such as "mix the paint" or "add the water"
- Explaining what happened in a science experiment
Frequently asked questions about Verbs
What is a verb in simple words?
A word that tells you what someone or something does or is.
What is a helping verb?
A verb like has, will or can that is used with a main verb, for example "She has eaten lunch."
Can a sentence have no verb?
Not a complete sentence. Some short phrases have no verb, but full sentences always need one.