This clip is from the series: Skillswise - Word grammar
Speaker 1: A verb’s a doing word. It expresses the meaning of um, the action.
Oliver: Hi, I’m Oliver and I am the head chef of the hotel. Mix. Beat. Stir. Pour. Wash. Fry. Clean. Dry.
Verbs are words that describe some sort of action. Examples include walk, press and eat.
Quick tips for tutors
Verbs includes:
- Recognising verbs in a sentence or text
- The function of verbs in a sentence
- The form of verbs in a sentence
- The use of verbs to convey precise meaning
Downloadable Factsheets
Entry 1 & 2 - Using verbs in sentences
An introduction to using verbs in sentences.
Entry 1 & 2 - Where's the verb?
An introduction to verbs.
Entry 3 - What are verbs?
How to use verbs.
Downloadable Worksheets
Entry 1 & 2 - Instruction or not?
An activity to find verbs in a list of instructions.
Entry 3 - Finding verbs
Exercise in the use of verbs.
Level 1 - Using the right verb
Exercise in using the right verb.
