| A | B |
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| Direct Object | The word in the sentence that receives the action from the verb |
| Verb | Expresses an action, states that something exists, or links the subject with a word that describes or renames it. |
| Action Verb | A verb that expresses action |
| Linking Verb | A verb that doesn't express action. It may express a state of being, or it may link the subject with a word that describes or renames it. |
| Verb Phrase | Consists of a main verb and one or more helping verbs |
| Principal Parts of the Verb | The many forms of the verb are based on these parts: Present, Past, Past Participle |
| Regular Verbs | The past and past participle are spelled alike. They are made by adding -d or -ed to the present form. The past participle is used with a helping verb. |
| Irregular Verbs | Those verbs that do not follow the pattern of adding -d or -ed to form the past and past participle. The base words of these verbs go through a spell change. |
| Simple Tenses | The most common tenses of the verb: Present, Past, and Future |
| Present Tense | Places the action or condition in the present time. The present form of the verb is used for this tense |
| Past Tense | Places the action or condition in the past. |
| Future Tense | Places the action or condition in the future. This tense is formed by using the word "shall" or "will" before the present form. |
