Verbs: Complete Guide with Examples, Tables & Exercises
Verbs: Complete Guide with Examples, Tables & Exercises- Practice Test
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What is a Verb?
A verb is a word that tells us about an action, a state, or an occurrence. Verbs are the heart of any sentence because they show what the subject does or what happens to the subject.
Examples of Verbs:
Action Verbs
State Verbs
Occurrence Verbs
run
be
happen
write
seem
become
jump
feel
occur
Types of Verbs: Explained with Examples
Verb Type
Explanation
Examples
Action Verbs
Show physical or mental actions
She runs fast. He thinks deeply.
Linking Verbs
Connect subject to description/state
She is happy. The soup tastes good.
Auxiliary Verbs
Help main verbs form tenses, voices
They are singing. She has left.
Modal Verbs
Show ability, permission, or necessity
You must study. He can swim.
Verb Forms & Tenses: Easy-to-Understand Table
Tense
Example Verb: “To Walk”
Usage
Present Simple
I walk / He walks
Regular habits, facts
Past Simple
I walked
Completed past actions
Present Continuous
I am walking
Action happening now
Past Continuous
I was walking
Ongoing past action
Present Perfect
I have walked
Past action with present result
Past Perfect
I had walked
Action before another past event
Verbs vs Phrasal Verbs: What’s the Difference?
Feature
Verb
Phrasal Verb
Number of words
Single word
Verb + preposition/adverb
Meaning
Literal (direct action)
Idiomatic (meaning changes)
Example
run, eat, speak
give up, look after, turn on
Usage
Basic action/state
Specific phrase with unique meaning
Why Are Verbs Important?
Verbs tell us what is happening or what someone is doing.
They show when an action takes place using tenses.
Verbs can change the mood of a sentence (question, command, wish).
They help build complex sentences using auxiliary and modal verbs.
Verb Exercise Section
1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb:
Sentence
Answer
She ______ (go) to school every day.
goes
They ______ (play) football at this moment.
are playing
He ______ (finish) his work yesterday.
finished
We ______ (have) dinner by 8 PM last night.
had
2. Identify the verb and its type:
Sentence
Verb
Type
The dog barks loudly.
barks
Action verb
She is a brilliant student.
is
Linking verb
They are reading a book.
are reading
Auxiliary + Action verb
3. Choose the correct verb tense:
Sentence
Options
Correct Answer
By the time she arrives, we ______ dinner.
(a) will finish (b) will have finished (c) finished
(b) will have finished
4. Spot the error and correct it:
Sentence
Error
Correction
He don’t like ice cream.
don’t
doesn’t
They was late to the meeting.
was
were
Bonus: Active Voice vs Passive Voice
Voice
Example Sentence
Explanation
Active
The chef cooked the meal.
Subject performs the action
Passive
The meal was cooked by the chef.
Subject receives the action
Tips for Mastering Verbs
Practice different tenses regularly.
Use verb charts to memorize forms.
Learn modal verbs for expressing ability and permission.
Separate phrasal verbs practice as they have unique meanings.
Conclusion
Understanding verbs is crucial to mastering English grammar. Verbs allow you to express actions, states, and occurrences clearly and accurately. Practice using various verb forms and types to become confident in your speaking and writing skills.
