What is a verb?

A verb is an action word.

In this lesson, we are going to learn about Helping verbs, Action verbs and Modal verbs.

Action verbs:

Verbs referring to an action is called action verbs.

Example:
Running, dancing, sleeping, reading, jumping etc.

Helping verbs:

These are also called Auxillary verbs.
It is used to change the other verb’s tense, mood or voice.

Examples of Auxillary verbs:
Am, Is, Are, Was, Were, Have, Has and Do.

Modal verb:

Modal verbs are used to denote the possibility, probability, capability or necessity of something happening.

Examples:
Can, Could, Will, Would, May, Might, Should, Must and Ought to.