1. Verb Types:
* Action Verbs: Describe an action (e.g., *run*, *jump*, *eat*).
* Linking Verbs: Connect the subject to a noun or adjective that describes it (e.g., *is*, *are*, *seems*, *becomes*).
* Helping Verbs: Help main verbs express tense, mood, or voice (e.g., *will*, *have*, *should*, *can*).
2. Verb Tense:
* Present Tense: Describes actions happening now (e.g., *I walk*).
* Past Tense: Describes actions that happened in the past (e.g., *I walked*).
* Future Tense: Describes actions that will happen in the future (e.g., *I will walk*).
* Present Perfect Tense: Describes actions that started in the past and continue to the present (e.g., *I have walked*).
* Past Perfect Tense: Describes actions that were completed before another past action (e.g., *I had walked*).
* Future Perfect Tense: Describes actions that will be completed before a future time (e.g., *I will have walked*).
3. Verb Voice:
* Active Voice: The subject performs the action (e.g., *The dog chased the ball*).
* Passive Voice: The subject receives the action (e.g., *The ball was chased by the dog*).
4. Verb Agreement:
* Verbs must agree with their subjects in number and person (e.g., *He walks* vs. *They walk*).
5. Verb Mood:
* Indicative Mood: Used for factual statements (e.g., *The sun is shining*).
* Imperative Mood: Used for commands (e.g., *Stop!*).
* Subjunctive Mood: Used for hypothetical situations or wishes (e.g., *I wish I were rich*).
6. Verb Forms:
* Verbs have different forms depending on tense and person (e.g., *walk*, *walking*, *walked*, *will walk*).
7. Irregular Verbs:
* Some verbs have irregular forms (e.g., *go*, *went*, *gone*). These must be memorized.
8. Verb Phrases:
* Verbs can be combined with helping verbs to form verb phrases (e.g., *will have been walking*).
It's important to note that these are just the basics. The English language has many nuances and exceptions when it comes to verbs. Studying grammar resources and practicing with real-world examples will help you develop a strong understanding of verb usage.