This document defines verbs and discusses their different types and functions. Verbs express actions or states of being and are essential parts of sentences. Verbs can be classified as transitive, intransitive, or non-action verbs. Non-action verbs refer to physical characteristics or conditions and include being verbs and linking verbs. Being verbs indicate present or past states of being. Linking verbs connect subjects to complementary information. The document also discusses auxiliary verbs, which support and provide meaning to main verbs, expressing abilities, possibilities, permissions, advice, and necessities.

1. BEL 120 VERB

2. INTRODUCTION

3. DEFINITION of VERB Word that expresses what someone or something does, what they are or what happens to them . often defined as a word which shows action or state of being. The verb is the heart of a sentence - every sentence must have a verb. One of the most important things about verbs is their relationship to time.

4. Action verb Expresses what someone or something does. Verbs can be classified into :

5. TRANSITIVE

6. INTRANSITIVE

7. NON-ACTION VERB Do not express any action. Used to refer to physical characteristics and conditions. Can be categorised into :

8. Be verbs Note : am /is/areis used to refer to present time. was/were is used to refer to past time.

9. Be verbs continue…

10. Linking verbs

11. Example of linking verb I know the lady who works at the checkout counter. However, she does not recognise me. He owns a fleet of private jets. The fruit pie looks incredibly appetizing. It smells delicious It probably tastes good too.

13. To express possibility

14. To express permission

15. To express advice