Verbs are words used to show the performance of an action (throw, do, run), existence (be), possession (have), or state (know, love) of a subject. A verb tells what something or someone does.  Action Verbs are action words. They show that an action is being performed. They show something happening and action verbs are dynamic. There are two type of action verbs, regular and irregular. For example:
 verbs add extra meaning to a sentence. Auxiliary verbs give information which is not given by the main verb. Auxiliary verbs are used to form the passive voice, continuous tense and perfect tense. Auxiliary verbs are irregular verbs and can be used as main verbs. Be, Do and Have are auxiliary verbs. The auxiliary verbs "to be" and "to have" are the most commonly used auxiliary verbs and are used alongside the main verbs in any statement. To Be Be is the most common verb in English. It can be used as an auxiliary verb and also as a main verb. It is used a lot in it's other forms.
To Do The verb do is the most common verb in the English language. It is used as an auxiliary verb and a main verb. It is often used in questions.
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Finite and Non Finite Verbs A finite verb is also known as the main verb. A finite verb has a subject, which means that it can be the main verb in a sentence. A finite verb shows tense or it can also show number. For example: I live in Delhi. (I is the subject- live tells as what the subject does - live is a finite verb) A non finite verb doesn't have a subject tense or number. The only non-finite forms are infinitive (the to - form), the gerund and the participle. For example: I traveled to Delhi to Improve my English. (To improve is the infinitive form) Regular Verbs Regular verbs are formed with easy to learn rules. All of the regular verbs have...
Irregular Verbs Irregular verbs don't have any rules for conjugation. Irregular verbs can only be learnt in context. All of the irregular verbs have...
The Main Verb There can be more than one kind of verb in a sentence. There are auxiliary verbs, modal verbs and main verbs (they are also called full or non auxiliary verbs) The main verb expresses the main action or state of being of the subject in the sentence and it changes form according to the subject (singular, plural, 1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person) Almost all statements in speech and writing have a main verb. The main verb can change the form according to the verb form (perfect tense, past tense, simple tense etc.)  For example:
Except be, do and have; all the auxiliary verbs are called modals. Modals are different from other auxiliary verbs. Be, do and have can be used as main verbs. Modal verbs only exist in their helping form. These verbs can't act alone as the main verb in any sentence. The modal verbs are can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, ought to, will, would and they are explained below:
Mood Verbs don't have good or bad moods. They are actually not moody. Mood here means manner. The mood of the verb expresses the viewpoint of the speaker or writer; their wishes, intents, or assertions. Verbs have three moods:- Indicative mood: the indicative mood is used to state facts, to ask questions or to deny things. Imperative mood: This is used to give commands. Subjunctive mood: It is used to show doubt or to show that a particular situation is hypothetical. Stative Verbs stative verbs show a state and not an action. Stative verbs can be grouped in the following ways:
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However, some verbs can be used to show action or state. For example:
Phrasal Verb A phrasal verb is a combination of a preposition and a verb, an adverb and a verb, or a verb with both a preposition and an adverb. A phrasal verb means different from the original verb. That's why they are so interesting, but confusing. You may have to guess the meaning from the context, or, use a dictionary. The preposition or adverb that follows the verb are sometimes called a particle. It changes the meaning in idiomatic ways. Phrasal Verbs are also know as compound verbs, verb-particle constructions, verb-adverb combinations. Literal Usage  A phrasal verb used in a literal sense with a preposition is easy to understand.
Verb and adverb combinations are also easy to understand if used literally.
Idiomatic Usage Idiomatic usage makes phrasal verbs so important.
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