Verbs in Action: Speak and Write with Confidence

Published: 6 Feb 2025

Every action we take—running, speaking, even dreaming—starts with a verb! Verbs make our thoughts and stories exciting. Without them, language would stand still.

What is a Verb?

A verb is a word that shows action or state of being in a sentence.

It tells what a person, animal, or thing does, feels, or is.

Example:

“I eat an apple.” (Eat is the verb because it shows an action.)
Mention that every sentence needs a verb.

In this guide, We’ve Covered.

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What is a Verb?

Types of Verbs

There are three types of Verb:

A. Action Verbs (Doing Words)

These verbs tell what someone or something is doing.
Example: “She dances.” (Dances is the action verb.)

B. Helping Verbs (Helping the Main Verb)

These verbs help the main verb in a sentence.
Example: “She is singing.” (‘Is’ helps the verb ‘singing.’)

C. Linking Verbs (Joining Words)

These verbs do not show an action but connect the subject with more information.
Example: “He is happy.” (Is connects ‘he’ with ‘happy.’)

Examples of Verbs in Sentences

“The dog barks.” (Barks is the verb.)
“We play football.” (Play is the verb.)
“She is reading a book.” (Is reading is the verb.)

Forms of Verbs

Present: I play.
Past: I played.
Future: I will play.

Why Are Verbs Important?

They make sentences complete.
They tell us what is happening in a sentence.
Without verbs, a sentence does not make sense.

Fun Exercise for Kids

Ask students to find the verbs in sentences:
1. The cat jumps on the table.
2. We are learning English.
3. I will write a story.

Conclusion

So, guys, it’s time to wrap up. In this article, we’ve covered the Verb in detail.

“Verbs are action words that tell us what someone or something is doing. Every sentence needs a verb to make sense. Now, can you find a verb in this sentence?

FAQS

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Present Indefinite tense to help clarify any doubts:

1. What is a verb?

A verb is a word that shows action (like running, jumping) or a state of being (like is, are). It tells us what someone or something does or feels.

2. What are action verbs?

Action verbs show physical or mental actions. For example, “run,” “jump,” “think,” and “read” are all action verbs.

3. What are linking verbs?

Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to more information about it. Common linking verbs include is, are, was, were, seem, and feel.
Example: “She is happy.”

4. What are helping verbs?

Helping verbs work with the main verb to show the time of the action or help form questions and negatives. Examples include is, am, are, has, have.
Example: “She is reading a book.”

5. Can verbs be in different tenses?

Yes! Verbs change to show when an action happens. They can be in the past, present, or future tense.
Example:

Past tense: “She ran yesterday.”
Present tense: “She runs every day.”
Future tense: “She will run tomorrow.”

6. What is the difference between regular and irregular verbs?

Regular verbs follow a pattern in the past tense (add -ed).
Example: “play” → “played.”
Irregular verbs don’t follow a set pattern.
Example: “go” → “went.”

7. Why are verbs important?

Verbs are the heart of a sentence! Without them, sentences would not have action or meaning. They help us describe what’s happening in the world.