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A verb is a part of speech that typically functions as a [[Predicate (definition)|predicate]] in a [[Clause (definition)|clause]]. It often describes an [[Event (definition)|event]] or [[State (definition)|state]]. Verbs can show contrast in [[Tense (definition)|tense]], [[Aspect (definition)|aspect]], [[Voice (definition)|voice]], [[Mood (definition)|mood]], [[Person (definition)|person]], and [[Number (definition)|number]].
 
 
Verbs can show contrast in tense, aspect, voice, mood, person, and number. It is also the minimal element of the predicate of a sentence (Ex. He ran. Ran= both the verb and predicate). The verb also controls what type of elements a predicate has such as objects, complements, and adverbs.
 
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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*[[Part of Speech (definition)]]
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*[[Noun (definition)]]
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*[[Adjective (definition)]]
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*[[Predicate (definition)]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
*http://www.icalweb.com/wiki/index.php?title=Verbs
 
*http://www.icalweb.com/wiki/index.php?title=Verbs
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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verb
 
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verb
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
*Crystal, David. (1997) A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. The language library. Oxford, UK: Blackwell,  
 
*Crystal, David. (1997) A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. The language library. Oxford, UK: Blackwell,  
 
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*Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction.'' 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.
 
 
  
 
[[Category: Parts of Speech]]
 
[[Category: Parts of Speech]]
 
[[Category: Technical Definitions]]
 
[[Category: Technical Definitions]]
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[[Category: Morphology]]
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[[Category: Syntax]]

Latest revision as of 07:24, 17 June 2012

A verb is a part of speech that typically functions as a predicate in a clause. It often describes an event or state. Verbs can show contrast in tense, aspect, voice, mood, person, and number.

See Also

External Links

The link below takes you away from the Gaelic Wiki to Wikipedia. Since wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, they often contain inaccurate information. So be careful!

References

  • Crystal, David. (1997) A Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics. The language library. Oxford, UK: Blackwell,
  • Carnie, A. (2013) Syntax: A Generative Introduction. 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell.