A verb is one of the most important parts of speech and is a word which is used to describe an action. There are three main types of verbs which are detailed below.

Examples:

Walk, is, seem, realize, run, see, swim, stand, go, have, get, promise, invite, listen, sing, sit, laughed, walk…

Verb example sentences:

• Dont try to run before you can walk.
• Did you kiss anybody?
• Leave me alone!

The Action Verb

An action verb does exactly what you might expect, it describes an action.

• The man walked down the street.
• I laughed at his joke.

The Linking Verb

A linking verb is used to show a state of being rather than a physical action.

• Sarah feels cold.
• I am very tired.

The Modal Verb

A modal verb is used to help the main verb and can show the speakers thoughts or attitude about what they are saying. For example, words such as might, must, could and can are all modal verbs.

• I might walk to the park this afternoon.
• He can eat the last slice of cake.