4th Class English Verb Introduction

    Introduction

A verb is a word which shows an action, state of being or possession of a noun or pronoun. Or The word which says something about a noun or a pronoun is called a verb. All saying words are verbs.  

•  The farmer ploughs the field.
•  The boy writes a letter.
•  A leopard moves fast and can overtake a man easily.
•  The dog is dead.
•  The window was open.
•  Mary is sad.
•  The horse has four legs.
•  My brother has a car.  

      Analysis

In sentence 1, 2 and 3 the words ploughs, writes and moves say something about the farmer, the boy and leopard. These words show an action.

In sentences 4, 5 and 6 the words is, was and again is, say something about the dog, the window and Mary. These words show state of being or condition.

In sentence 7 and 8 the word has says something about the horse and my brother. The word shows possession in both the sentences.