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September 25, 2025
Sounds confusing?
Let’s make it simple.
In this blog, we’re going to talk about three kinds of verbs:
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Before we look at the different types of verbs, let’s first understand what a verb is.
A verb is a word that tells us what someone is doing, feeling, or being.
It’s the action or the state in the sentence.Without verbs, a sentence feels incomplete.
They help us answer questions like:
Examples:
Use this when you want to sound polite.
When to use:
Examples:
These verbs make the sentence feel alive. They show what is happening.
Let’s talk about the second type- the ones that support other verbs: helping verbs.
You don’t use helping verbs alone- they always come before another verb.2024
If there are two verbs together, and the first one is short (like is, was, has) — that’s usually the helping verb.
Now let’s move on to the third kind — linking verbs, which don’t show action or help.
They simply connect ideas in a sentence.
These verbs don’t show action.
They don’t help other verbs either.
Instead, they connect the subject (the person or thing) to more information.
Think of them as a bridge between two parts of the sentence.
These verbs are not about action. They just link the subject to more meaning.
Notice something?
Remove the linking verb, and the sentence feels broken or incomplete.
If the verb isn’t showing action, and it just connects the subject to a feeling or state, it’s probably a linking verb.
Understanding action, helping, and linking verbs may seem like a small thing — but it makes a big difference in how you speak English.
Now you know:
You don’t have to memorize everything at once. Just start with daily practice. Use one new sentence every day. Notice verbs when you read or listen. And most importantly- don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
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If the word shows someone doing something — like run, eat, or play — it’s an action verb. Ask yourself: “Can I see or imagine this action?”
Some verbs like is, are, and was can be helping or linking, depending on the sentence.
Here are a few you’ll see often:
is, am, are, was, were, have, has, had, will, shall, do, does, did
No. Only verbs that show actual “doing” are action verbs.
Other verbs like is, seem, or have don’t show action — they either help or connect.
Yes, but in a simple way.
Understanding these verbs helps you form correct sentences when you speak.
You don’t need to memorize rules — just practice using them daily, or join a spoken English course like English Partner to learn naturally.
Yes! In fact, it makes your English better. Smiling, using hand gestures, and speaking with a soft tone helps people understand you more clearly.
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