4.1 Part One and Part Two Overview
The verb is the most fundamental part of speech. Only verbs can
make a statement about the subject.
Every sentence must have a verb.This chapter takes a close look at all the jobs verbs can
perform. You will also learn the names given to each type of
verb. This will help you to identify and use each verb correctly
and effectively. Here is a summary of the material about the
forms and uses of verbs covered in this chapter.
Part One: Form of English Verbs
Verb Basics
Verb Families
Types of Verbs
Regular and Irregular Verbs
The Four Principal Parts
Part Two: Uses of English Verbs
The Four Principal Parts and Verb Tenses
Modals: Special Helping Verbs
Linking and Non-Action Verbs as Main Verbs
Verbs in Questions and Statements
Verbs Taking Objects
Verbs Expressing Commands
Verbs
perform
many jobs.Verbs lend a
helping hand.Verbs
express time.Verbs take
objects.Verbs can
make a
question or
statement.Verbs can
make a
command.Verbs
show person
and number.