English as an Additional Language/Introducing verbs

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Every subject in a sentence must have a verb. There are two types of verb in English:

  • Active verbs
  • Stative verbs

Examples of Active Verbs[edit | edit source]

play, give, take, do, make, sing, sit, stand, eat, drink, sleep, walk, go

Examples of Stative Verbs[edit | edit source]

be, like, hate, enjoy, see, want, love