Verbs and the verbs phrases

Verbs and the verbs phrasesGROUP 6: Nguyn Th ThuL Th Thanh YnV Th VuiTrn Th Huyn TrangL/O/G/Owww.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vnwww.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vnMini gamewww.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vnContent I. Theory 1. Types of verbs 2. Verbs forms 3.Structures of verb phrasesII. ExerciseIII. Applicationwww.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vn1. Types of verbsVerbI. Theoryaccording toclassifiedPossibility of admitting progressive aspectFunctions of items

Structure

= word or group of words indicating an action, an event, or a state.E.g.: kiss, happen, smellStative verbsDynamic verbsLexical verbsAuxiliary verbs One-word verbsMulti-word verbswww.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vn4Lexical VerbsAuxiliary VerbsVerbsTransitiveVerbsIntransitiveVerbsI. Theory1. Types of verbsOthersLinkingVerbsFormsof beAction VerbsLinking VerbsModal VerbsPrimary Verbswww.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vnYour Text HereYour Text Here1. Types of verbs 1.1 Lexical Verbs Action Verbs: expressing actions.Eg: Run, receive, think,

+ Transitive verbs: Used with a direct object.Eg: I moved the chair.

+ Intransitive verbs: Used without a direct object.Eg: I go to school every morning.

www.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vnYour Text HereYour Text Here1. Types of verbs 1.1 Lexical Verbs - Linking verbs: connecting a subject to a noun or an adjective in the predicate.+ Form of be: is, are, was, were, been, being.+ Other linking verbs: Appear, become, go, remain, turn, grow, look, stay, smell, taste, sound, seem, feel.E.g: Tom is a volleyball player. This dish tastes very delicious.- Her hair goes grey.

www.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vnYour Text HereYour Text Here1. Types of verbs 1.2 Auxiliary Verbs Primary verbs: Do, have, beE.g: Have you ever written a letter for him? I do hate the way she looks at me!

- Modal verbs: can, could, will, would, may, might,

E.g: Can you help me with this question? I must finish my assignment before 8p.m

www.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vnYour Text HereYour Text Here1. Types of verbs 1.3 Notes Some verbs can exist as either action verbs or linking verbs: Appear, become, go, remain, turn, grow, look, stay, smell, taste, sound, seem, feel.Eg:+ This dish tastes very delicious. (linking verb)+ He tastes this dish. (action verb)

Some verbs can function as main verbs or helping verbs, but they only do one job at a time in a sentence : do, haveEg:+ We did our homework carefully. (action verb)+ We did prepare our homework carefully (auxiliary verb)

www.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vn2. Forms of verbsFormsSymbolFunctionsExample sentencesBase V All the present tense except the 3rd person singularImperativeSubjunctive (suggest, demand, insist,)The bare infinitivethe to infinitiveI call you Call him right nowI suggest that he call to see herShe may call He wants me to call him-s formV_s 3rd person singular present tense He calls me every nightpastV_ed1 Past tense He called me last night for an explanation-ing participleV_ingProgressive aspect ( be + V-ing)In ing participle clauseReduced relative clause- She is calling him at the moment- Calling early, I found her at home- The man calling you today is my brother

-ed participleV_ed2Perfective aspect (have/had+V_ed2)Passive voice(be+V-ed2)In ed participle clauseReduced relative clause- They have called for many times- I was called by my mom- Called early, he had a quick breakfast- The girl called by my sister is very beautifulwww.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vn

2. Forms of verbs Note: Modal verbs Modal verbs dont have five forms as many English verbs do. They just have corresponding Present and Past forms:

Eg: 1. The kid can go without his mothers support.

2. He couldnt go to school yesterday.

www.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vn3. Structure of verb phrases 3.1. DefinitionAconstituentofasentencethatconsists of a main verb alone, or a main verb plus any modal and/or primary verbs.Eg:He runs.

2. Mary can win a scholarship.

3. She should have apologized to her friend for that.

4.Mike might have been waiting outside for you. www.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vn3. Structure of verb phrases3.2. Structure 3.2.1. Simple verb phrases A simple verb phrase consists of a main verb.

Eg: Your cameratakesfantastic pictures.Dresssmartly.Arriveon time (imperative)

www.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vn3. Structure of verb Phrases3.2. Structure3.2.2. Complex verb phrases including one modal verb and one or more primary verbs before the main verb.Eg:House prices could fallduring the next six months. (modal V + main V)2.You mayhaveplayedthis game before. (modal V + 1 primary V + main V)3.The workshouldhavebeenfinishedby 30 January. (modal verb + 2 primary verbs + main V)

www.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vn3. Structure of verb phrases 3.3. Meaning of primary verbs

MeaningPrimary verb (+ form of main verb)ExampleContinuousBe + -ing formI am reading a book.

Perfecthave + -edformShe has experienced a hardship.Passivebe + -edformVals carwas stolenfrom outside her house.Interrogativedo+ subject + base form Does he apply for a job? Negativedo + not +base formThey do not like each other.Emphaticdo(stressed) + base formItdoesannoyme when they make so much noise.www.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vnExercise:www.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vnIII. Application

In a CV or in an application form:Using active, positive words (normally verbs) can give it additional impactsand make a stronger impression on potential employers.

www.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vnIII. Application I have investigated the role of nerve growth factor protein in Alzheimer disease.I havecontributedin investigating the role of nerve growth factor protein in Alzheimer disease.

You should use right action verbs to state all your accomplishments.www.trungtamtinhoc.edu.vnFor example, rather than writing: "For my final-year project, Ihad tocarry out a survey of patients' attitudes to health care services for the elderly. Thisinvolvedinterviewing patients in hospital and in their homes. A databasewas usedto keep track of data collected. This project was finishedon time and was awarded a 2.1 grade.

You should instead write: "Devisedandprepareda survey of patients' attitudes to health care services for the elderly as my final-year project.Interviewed70 elderly patients andobtaineda substantial amount of data.Createda database toanalyzeandinterpretthis material.Completedthis project three weeks ahead of schedule andachieveda 2.1 grade."

III. Application

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III. Application

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