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The Definition of Verb

A verb is a word form that is used to express actions, actions, or work done. Verbs can also be
defined as basic elements in sentences that play an important role in expressing actions and events.
Apart from that, verbs can also be used to show various grammatical aspects, such as time, mode,
tone, etc. which depend on the language and context used.
In 1979, Weaver stated: "A verb is traditionally defined as a word that expresses an action or state of
being and becoming a change". In Weaver's view it includes three main components regarding the
definition of a verb, namely Expressing Action, Expressing the Event of Becoming, and Expressing
Change. Expressing Action is a verb used to convey an action or activity carried out by someone or
something. For example, in the sentence "He swim" the verb "Swim" expresses the action carried out
by the subject (He). Expresses the Event of Being. This means that the verb used to describe the state
of being or existence of an entity. For example, in the sentence "He is a student," the verb "is"
expresses the state of being a student. Expressing Change, which means that the verb can describe a
change from one state to another. For example , in the sentence "He became wiser," the verb
"became" indicates a change from unwise to wiser.
Seventeen years later, Weather again stated: "Traditionally, the verb is said to denote action or state."
The bottom line is that a verb is a verb, always a verb. From Weaver's view, this confirms the
definition of a verb in the traditional view, where a verb is a word that always indicates an action or
state. In the traditional view, the verb is always used to refer to actions performed by someone or
something, or the state of being. This statement emphasizes the fact that the nature of the verb is to
communicate the concept of action or state.
However, in certain languages or contexts, there are words that may not fully reflect an action or
situation and function more as supporting or auxiliary words in a sentence. As with the auxiliary
verbs: "is," "am," "are," "have," and "do" are often used in a variety of sentence constructions
although they do not always indicate an action or state in the traditional sense. They help form more
complex tenses, aspects, or tenses. The statement may be intended to emphasize that, although there
are exceptions or certain cases, the basic concept of a verb is to express an action or a state. In many
cases, the verb does follow this traditional definition.
Sumber:
Judul: When Is a Verb? Using Functional Grammar to Teach Writing
Author: Leif Fearn and Nancy Farnan
Jurnal: Journal of Basic Writing, Vol. 26, No. 1
Page: 65

Exercise:
1. Choose one sentence below which contains elements of an imperative verb!
A. Reading the book was a great experience
B. We will read the novel later
C. Read the book now
D. He likes to read comics
E. The book he is reading is called "The Little Riding Hood"
The answer: C

2. Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?

A) She enjoys reading books.
B) The dog chased the cat.
C) The grilled chicken smells delicious.
D) My friend quickly ran to the office

The answer
C) The grilled chicken smells delicious.