This document outlines different types of verbs in English grammar. Transitive verbs take a direct object, while intransitive verbs do not. It then lists specific verbs that are used for continuous tenses, passive voice, perfect tenses, negatives, questions, and emphasis. Finally, it mentions semimodals verbs like need, dare and used to.
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Verb Groups
1. Transitive Intransitive
? takes a direct object ? no direct object
? I saw a dog ? John goes to school
? Can, could I can sing
? BE - CONTINUOUS TENSES, PASSIVE
?
?
Shall, should
Will, would
? HAVE ¨C PERFECT TENSES ? Shall, should
?
? DO - NEGATIVES, QUESTIONS, EMPHASIS
Must, ought to
Semimodals (need, dare, used to)
Ritva Tammi 2012