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Types of Verbs + Examples

Action Verb Stative Verb


Describes an action that Describes a position or state of being
someone can do or demonstrate that you can’t see, but exists anyway

Example: We baked a carrot cake. Example: You deserve a prize.

Regular Verb Irregular Verb


Only adds -d or -ed in its past tense form Changes form in the past tense

Example: We walked to the concert. (walk) Example: I spoke to my neighbor. (speak)

Transitive Verb Intransitive Verb


Expresses an action and is Expresses an action, isn’t followed by a
followed by a direct object direct object, may be followed by a phrase
Example: Oliver sends his love. Example: We sat on the stone wall.

Linking Verb Auxiliary Verb


Connects the subject to details Helps the main verb of a sentence by
about the subject extending its meaning

Example: You seem like a Example: I have been there before.


thoughtful person.

Compound Verb
Two combined words that make one new verb

Example: Can you babysit my kids tonight?


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