Characteristics of Verbs and Examples in Sentences

A verb in a sentence is a word that describes an activity that is being done or carried out by the subject in the sentence. As for the characteristics from the verb itself is:

1. As a predicate

In the arrangement of a sentence, usually the verb occupies the position as the predicate in sentence that. Example:

• brother cook fried rice for breakfast.
• Grandmother lift clothespins falling in the wind.

2. Declare an activity

Verbs have the basic meaning of stating an action or activity, such as: eating, drinking, sitting, reading, writing, speaking, singing and so on. Example:

• mother sweep backyard.
• Dad washes the car in the garage.

3. Can be followed by a noun, adjective or adverb

In the sentence pattern (S-P-O-K) the verb can be accompanied by a noun, adjective or adverb. Example:

• Angie watched the news on TV this afternoon
• Bella wiped the glass until it was shiny
• Carla burst into tears
• Eva goes to the supermarket
• Defi's dress up so pretty
• Nirmala eats grapefruit

4. Cannot be given additional

For conditions that express the most meaningful adjective, the verb cannot be preceded by the suffix ter-. Example:

• Ratna (ter) love to knit.
• Shirley (ter) likes to paint.
• Widia (ter) like to read poetry.

5. Can be followed by the word denial or denial

Example:

• We can not hiding the secret from the Headmaster.
• Since the accident, he can not speak.
• that mother Not capable bought a bicycle gift that his son asked for.
• That grandma unable picked up the big bag.
• That boy do not like eat vegetables and fruit.

This is an explanation of the features word work and examples in sentences. May be useful.