Types of Verbs
Action Verb - Shows what someone or something does (run, jump, think).
She paints beautiful landscapes.
They play soccer after school.
I write stories every weekend.
Linking Verb - Connects the subject to more information (am, is, are, seem, become
The soup smells delicious.
He is very tired today.
The sky looks gray.
Helping Verb - Helps the main verb show tense or possibility (can, will, must, have, be).
She is running late today.
They have finished the project.
I will call you tomorrow.
Transitive Verb - Action verb that needs a direct object (He reads a book).
She bought a new car.
I wrote a letter to my friend.
He kicked the ball across the field.
Intransitive Verb - Action verb that does not need an object (She runs fast).
She sleeps peacefully.
We arrived early.
He jumps high.
Modal Verb - Expresses ability, permission, necessity, or possibility (can, could, may, might, must, should, would, shall, will).
I can swim across the pool.
You should study for the test.
We might visit the museum tomorrow.