Verbs: Fresh Take

  • Effectively identify different types of verbs
  • Identify and use the correct verb tense in a sentence
  • Match verbs to the subject of a sentence
  • Identify gerunds, participles, and infinitives

Verb Types

Watch this video to learn the difference between action verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs.

You can view the transcript for “Grammar Practice – 3 Types of Verbs (Action, Linking, Helping)” here (opens in new window).

This video differentiates between transitive and intransitive verbs (which are types of action verbs).

You can view the transcript for “Transitive and Intransitive Verbs” here (opens in new window).

Verb Tenses

Watch this video to learn about verb tenses.

You can view the transcript for “Introduction to verb tense | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan Academy” here (opens in new window).

In this brief video, you will review the use of irregular verbs in different tenses.

You can view the transcript for “Introduction to irregular verbs | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan Academy” here (opens in new window).

Gerunds, Infinitives, and Participles

Watch this video from Cozy Grammar to learn how to differentiate between gerunds, infinitives, and participles.

You can view the transcript for “How to Recognize Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and Participles | 3 Ways to Remember the Difference” here (opens in new window).