English Language Key Terms VERBS 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? English LanguageASAQA Created by: EllieCreated on: 25-02-13 11:41 main verb single verb which expresses the main meaning. e.g. the woman STROLLED down the road 1 of 10 auxiliary verb a 'helping' verb, placed in front of a main verb. 2 of 10 modal verb can only be used in conjunction with a main verb e.g. you WILL do your homework 3 of 10 an infinitive base or stem of a verb, always includes the word 'to' e.g. to run, to walk, to be 4 of 10 transitive verb takes an object e.g. he caught the ball 5 of 10 intransitive verb cannot take an object, often used to express states e.g. he trembled as he watched the film 6 of 10 active voice when a verb is used actively, the person is performing an action. e.g. the minister issued an apology 7 of 10 passive voice occurs when an object moves into the subject position e.g. an apology was issued by the minister 8 of 10 dynamic verb where the situation changes over time e.g. he ate the cake 9 of 10 stative verb where the situation remains constant e.g. he believes in God (love & hold are also stative verbs 10 of 10
Comments
No comments have yet been made