3rd Class English Verb Introduction

     Introduction

A verb is a word which shows an action, state of being or possession of a noun or pronoun.

Or

The word which says something about a noun or a pronoun is called a verb.  

•  The teacher teaches the students.
•  James goes to college.
•  The dog moves fast.
•  The cat is dead.
•  He was in the office.
•  She is beautiful.
•  The cow has four legs.
•  Jackson has a computer.  

     Analysis

In sentences 1, 2 and 3 the words, teaches, goes and moves say something about the teacher, James and the dog. These words show an action.

In sentences 4, 5 and 6 the words is, was and again is, say something about the cat, he and she. These words show state of being or condition.

In sentences 7 and 8 the word has says something about the cow and Jackson. The word has shows possession in both the sentences. These words are verbs.

NOTE: All action words are verbs.