Using Verbs

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Main and auxiliary | Modal | Tense | Completion | See also

Verbs are words of action. They are about doing. Used well, their action can be used for your purpose.

• Types of verb: the different varieties of verb.
• Completion with verbs: using tense, perfection and continuity.
• Possibility with verbs: opening up possible action.
• Imperative with verbs: showing essential action.

See also

Completion, Closure principle, Tension principle