1. BEL 120 VERB

2. INTRODUCTION

3. DEFINITION of VERB Word that expresses what someone or something does, what they are or what happens to them . often defined as a word which shows action or state of being. The verb is the heart of a sentence - every sentence must have a verb. One of the most important things about verbs is their relationship to time.

4. Action verb Expresses what someone or something does. Verbs can be classified into :

5. TRANSITIVE

6. INTRANSITIVE

7. NON-ACTION VERB Do not express any action. Used to refer to physical characteristics and conditions. Can be categorised into :

8. Be verbs Note : am /is/areis used to refer to present time. was/were is used to refer to past time.

9. Be verbs continue…

10. Linking verbs

11. Example of linking verb I know the lady who works at the checkout counter. However, she does not recognise me. He owns a fleet of private jets. The fruit pie looks incredibly appetizing. It smells delicious It probably tastes good too.

13. To express possibility

14. To express permission

15. To express advice