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Which of the following verbs is commonly used with 'can' to express a progressive meaning, especially in British English?
Which of the following verbs is commonly used with 'can' to express a progressive meaning, especially in British English?
- See (correct)
- Want
- Think
- Write
Verbs that are never used in progressive tenses cannot have -ing forms in any context.
Verbs that are never used in progressive tenses cannot have -ing forms in any context.
False (B)
Which of the following best describes the meaning conveyed when 'always' is used with a progressive verb form?
Which of the following best describes the meaning conveyed when 'always' is used with a progressive verb form?
- A planned event
- An event that happens rarely
- An event that happens very often (correct)
- An event that happened in the past
Perfect verb forms are constructed using 'have' + _______.
Perfect verb forms are constructed using 'have' + _______.
Match the perfect verb form with its example sentence:
Match the perfect verb form with its example sentence:
What does a perfect verb form generally indicate about the timing of an event?
What does a perfect verb form generally indicate about the timing of an event?
The primary function of perfect verb forms is solely to indicate the time of an event.
The primary function of perfect verb forms is solely to indicate the time of an event.
In a sentence, what role does the subject typically play?
In a sentence, what role does the subject typically play?
Define a 'transitive' verb.
Define a 'transitive' verb.
Which of the following is characteristic of an intransitive verb?
Which of the following is characteristic of an intransitive verb?
Transitive verbs can never be followed by two objects.
Transitive verbs can never be followed by two objects.
What is an object complement?
What is an object complement?
Unlike complements of place, complements require prepositions.
Unlike complements of place, complements require prepositions.
What is the function of a linking verb?
What is the function of a linking verb?
Linking verbs are followed by an object.
Linking verbs are followed by an object.
In the sentence 'I gave Jack the keys,' which is the indirect object?
In the sentence 'I gave Jack the keys,' which is the indirect object?
What is another way of characterising indirect objects?
What is another way of characterising indirect objects?
In the sentence Shall I buy you some chocolate while I'm out?, what is the direct object?
In the sentence Shall I buy you some chocolate while I'm out?, what is the direct object?
In sentences with both direct and indirect objects, the direct object always comes first.
In sentences with both direct and indirect objects, the direct object always comes first.
Match these verbs with typical indirect/direct object usages:
Match these verbs with typical indirect/direct object usages:
Which sentence demonstrates the use of 'can' with a verb to express a progressive meaning (British English)?
Which sentence demonstrates the use of 'can' with a verb to express a progressive meaning (British English)?
Verbs like 'see', 'hear', 'feel', etc., can never be used in -ing forms.
Verbs like 'see', 'hear', 'feel', etc., can never be used in -ing forms.
Using 'always' with a progressive verb form often indicates that the event is ______ and ______.
Using 'always' with a progressive verb form often indicates that the event is ______ and ______.
Which sentence exemplifies the use of 'always' with a progressive form to indicate something happening very often?
Which sentence exemplifies the use of 'always' with a progressive form to indicate something happening very often?
The only purpose of a perfect verb form is to indicate the exact time when an event occurred.
The only purpose of a perfect verb form is to indicate the exact time when an event occurred.
Which of the following sentences uses the past perfect tense?
Which of the following sentences uses the past perfect tense?
The subject of a verb typically indicates the _______ or ______ that causes the action.
The subject of a verb typically indicates the _______ or ______ that causes the action.
The subject of a sentence can always be dropped without affecting its grammatical correctness.
The subject of a sentence can always be dropped without affecting its grammatical correctness.
Which sentence includes a transitive verb?
Which sentence includes a transitive verb?
Match the following verb types to their description:
Match the following verb types to their description:
Intransitive verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning.
Intransitive verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning.
A _______ complement gives more information about the object.
A _______ complement gives more information about the object.
Which of the following is an example of a linking verb?
Which of the following is an example of a linking verb?
Linking verbs show the action of a verb.
Linking verbs show the action of a verb.
Which sentence contains both a direct and an indirect object?
Which sentence contains both a direct and an indirect object?
The person who receives something is known as the _______ object.
The person who receives something is known as the _______ object.
Match the sentence to it's classification of direct/indirect objects:
Match the sentence to it's classification of direct/indirect objects:
The direct object in a sentence always comes before the indirect object.
The direct object in a sentence always comes before the indirect object.
Which of these sentences demonstrates the correct usage of a verb with both a direct and an indirect object?
Which of these sentences demonstrates the correct usage of a verb with both a direct and an indirect object?
Flashcards
can see, etc.
can see, etc.
Expresses a kind of progressive meaning, especially in British English.
-ing forms with non-progressive verbs
-ing forms with non-progressive verbs
Verbs not typically in progressive tenses can use -ing forms in other structures.
Progressive with always, etc.
Progressive with always, etc.
Using 'always,' 'continually,' expresses an action happening very often, unexpectedly, or critically.
Perfect verb forms
Perfect verb forms
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Terminology and use of Perfect verb forms
Terminology and use of Perfect verb forms
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Subject of a verb
Subject of a verb
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Transitive verbs
Transitive verbs
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Intransitive verbs
Intransitive verbs
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Object complement
Object complement
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Linking verbs
Linking verbs
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Verbs with two objects
Verbs with two objects
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Direct object
Direct object
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Indirect object
Indirect object
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Study Notes
- These notes discuss verb usage, focusing on specific forms and how they function within sentences
Can see, etc
- The verb 'can' is used with verbs of perception (see, hear, feel, taste, smell, understand, remember) to convey a sense of progressive meaning
- This is more common in British English
- Example: "I can see Emma coming down the road" and "Can you smell something burning?"
-ing Forms
- Verbs that aren't typically used in progressive tenses can still use -ing forms in other sentence structures
Progressive with Always, etc
- Using "always," "continually," and similar words with a progressive form expresses actions that occur "very often."
- This often indicates something unexpected or unplanned
- Example: "I’m always losing my keys," "Granny’s always giving people little presents," or "I’m continually running into Oliver these days."
- The structure is used in critical remarks, e.g., "He’s always scratching himself in public."
Perfect Structures - Construction
- Perfect verb forms combine "have" + past participle
- Present perfect (she has lost her memory)
- Past perfect (I told him that I had never heard of the place)
- Past perfect passive (When I went back to the village the house had been pulled down.)
- Future perfect tense (We will have finished by tomorrow afternoon)
- Perfect infinitive (I’m sorry to have disturbed you.)
- Perfect -ing form (Having seen the film, I don’t want to read the book.)
- Perfect and progressive forms can be combined, like in "They have been living in Portugal for the last year" (present perfect progressive).
Terminology and Use
- A perfect verb form places an event earlier than another time (past, present, or future).
- It also communicates the speaker's perspective on the event, e.g., its connection to a later event or its completion within a timeframe
Subjects
- A verb's subject is a noun phrase, noun, or pronoun preceding it in a statement
- The subject is the agent (the one doing the action)
- The subject can be the receiver or experiencer of the action depending on the verb
- Subjects cannot be dropped
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
- Transitive verbs are followed by nouns, noun phrases, or pronouns acting as direct objects and are what's affected by the verb's action (invite, surprise)
- Intransitive verbs are not followed by direct objects (sit, sleep"
- Verbs can be transitive AND intransitive
Complements of Place
- Prepositions are needed before an expression of place
- Some verbs can directly refer to a place
- Some verbs need an expression of place to be complete
Linking Verbs
- Linking verbs are followed by a subject complement rather than an object
- The subject complement describes the subject
Verbs with Two Objects
- Some verbs can have two objects (a person and a thing) when talking transferring, communicating or doing things
- The “direct object” is the thing given, sent, bought, etc
- The “indirect object” is the person who gets it andcomes first
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