Verbs

Question 1

What is a copula verb?

Answer 1

The way in which we exist e.g to be, or to become

Question 2

What is an auxiliary verb?

Answer 2

A “helper verb”- a verb that works with a main verb

i have gone to the gym

Question 3

What are modal verbs?

Answer 3

It tells you how certain or uncertain something is

Question 4

Can you give some examples of modal verbs?

Answer 4

Can, could, will, would, shall, should, might, must, may.

Question 5

What is a main auxiliary verb?

Answer 5

The main “helping” verb

I am going to the shops later

Question 6

Give an example of a main auxiliary verb:

Answer 6

To have, to be or to do (or their forms)

Question 7

What makes a strong verb?

Answer 7

A verb that does not follow a certain pattern for its forms

Question 8

What is an infinitive?

Answer 8

The most basic form of a verb- this does not show tense or person

Question 9

What is a present participle?

Answer 9

A verb ending in -ing, showing that the action is happening in the present (e.g I’m walking)

Question 10

What is the 3rd person singular present tense?

Answer 10

The form of a verb that is in the present tense for she/he/it, usually ending in -s
(e.g He walks)

Question 11

What is a phrasal verb?

Answer 11

A verb that consists of more than one word, usually a verb and a preposition (e.g Shut up)

Question 12

Give an example of a dynamic verb:

Answer 12

Physical (walk), mental (dream) or perceptual (feel)

Question 13

What type of verb is “might”

Answer 13

Modal auxiliary