This ESL grammar lesson reviews verbs and gives students a chance to practice identifying verbs in various sentences.
Verbs are a fundamental part of English grammar, essential for constructing sentences and conveying actions, states, or occurrences. This beginner-level lesson will introduce you to the basics of verbs, their types, and their functions in sentences. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to practice identifying verbs with a review exercise designed to reinforce your understanding.
ESL Grammar: What Are Verbs?
In English, verbs are words that express actions (e.g., “run,” “write”), states of being (e.g., “is,” “seem”), or occurrences (e.g., “happen,” “become”). Understanding verbs and their roles is crucial for forming clear and effective sentences. This lesson reviews basic action verbs and be verbs, to help reinforce what students have learned thus far about verbs. After a brief review lesson, students practice identifying the verbs in various sentences.
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