Verbs are words that express actions, occurrences, or states of being. They are a central part of sentences and play a key role in conveying meaning. Verbs can be categorized into several types based on their functions and characteristics. Here are the different types of verbs with examples:

 

 Transitive Verbs:

 

Transitive verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning.

Example: She bought a new dress. (The verb "bought" requires a direct object, which is "a new dress.")

 

 Intransitive Verbs:

 

Intransitive verbs do not require a direct object to complete their meaning.

Example: The birds fly. (The verb "fly" doesn't need a direct object.)

 

 Auxiliary Verbs (Helping Verbs):

 

Auxiliary verbs are used with main verbs to form different verb tenses, moods, and voices.

Example: She  has finished her homework. (The auxiliary verb "has" helps form the present perfect tense.)

Examples: am, is, are, was, were, have, has, had, do, does, did

 

 Linking Verbs:

 

Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement (usually an adjective or a noun).

Example: She seems  happy. (The linking verb "seems" connects the subject "She" to the subject complement "happy.")

 

 Infinitive Verbs:

 

Infinitive verbs are the base forms of verbs, often introduced by "to."

Example: She wants  to dance. (The infinitive verb "to dance" acts as the direct object of the verb "wants.")

 

 Gerund Verbs:

 

Gerund verbs are verb forms ending in "-ing" that function as nouns.

Example:  Swimming is her favorite activity. (The gerund "swimming" is the subject of the sentence.)

 

 Participle Verbs:

 

Participle verbs are verb forms used as adjectives or in verb tenses.

Example: The  broken vase needs to be replaced. (The participle "broken" acts as an adjective modifying "vase.")