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What is a Gerund? Gerunds are verbals that function as nouns and have an -ing ending. The gerund form of verbs is used as follows: Used as subject of a sentence Used as direct object of a sentence Used as a subject complement Used as an object of a preposition Used after certain expressions How to Use Gerunds…

When we are dealing with main verbs, there are different forms in which they can come. We are now going to take a look at each of these forms in a little more detail. Infinitives The infinitive form of a verb is that state in which it is originally found. In English, this is often…

A transitive verb is one which has the ability to have a noun directly attached to it. Examples of this might be: kick call write story answer questions Intransitive Verbs This type of verb cannot have a noun directly attached to it and requires the use of a preposition in order to help it function. Examples of intransitive…

Causative Verb Definition Causative verbs are verbs that show the reason that something happened. They do not indicate something the subject did for themselves, but something the subject got someone or something else to do for them. Causative Verb Examples Have: I had the mechanic check the brakes. Get: I couldnt get the engine to start. Make: I like him because he makes me laugh.…

We briefly mentioned the auxiliary verb when discussing the verb to be, however other verbs can function as auxiliary verbs and this means that they cannot create a sentence alone but requires the use of another verb and can help it to demonstrate various conditions, states or tenses. Lets look at some examples of this.…

Stative Verb Definition Stative verbs are verbs that express a state rather than an action. They usually relate to thoughts, emotions, relationships, senses, states of being and measurements. Stative Verb Examples Mental State Suppose Recognise Forget Remember Imagine Mean Agree Disagree Deny Promise Satisfy Realise Appear Astonish Possession Have Own Possess Lack Consist Involve Emotions Like Dislike Hate…

Dynamic Verb Definition A dynamic verb is a verb that shows continued or progressive action on the part of the subject. This is the opposite of a stative verb. Dynamic Verb Examples Eat Walk Learn Grow Sleep Talk Write Run Read Go

Modal Verb Definition Modal verbs are a small class of auxiliary verbs used to express possibility, obligation, advice, permission, ability, … Modal Verb Examples Will Shall Would Should Ought to Must Mustnt May Might Can Could Have to/ Has to Dont/ Doesnt have to Modal Verb Examples Modal Verbs To Express Ability Learn how to use Modals of…

Learn examples of different types of verbs in English with useful grammar rules. Irregular Verbs Irregular Verb Definition Irregular verbs are common verbs in English that do not follow the simple system of adding d or ed to the end of the word to form the past tense (the past simple and/or the past participle). Irregular Verb…

Important Verb Rules There are many rules surrounding the use of verbs in the English language, lets take a look at the most important ones. When talking in the third person, the verb requires an -es or -s form, for example, he uses the bathroom. If the verb and the subject have a long phrase between them, the…