Makalah Bahasa Dan Sastra Inggris

CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. Background
English has become the international language, i.e. the language used throughout the
world and as a liaison between countries. Therefore, anyone who wants to succeed must be
able to master the language. Let alone face competition of international free trade, in which
the market trading between countries are becoming more open, so that strangers will be more
freely of transitions of a country. With a mastery of English is of course will be very helpful
to communicate if there are citizens of other countries to visit our region. In this paper we
will discuss about “Verbs”.
B. Formulate of the Problem

1) What is the definition of Verbs?
2) What kind and example of verbs?
C. Aims of Paper
1) We can know the definition of Verbs.
2) We can find out the kind and example of verb.
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CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION
A. Definition of Verbs
Verbs are the action words in a sentence that describe what the subject is doing. Along
with nouns, verbs are the main part of a sentence or phrase, telling a story about what is
taking place. In fact, without a verb, full thoughts can’t be properly conveyed, and even the
simplest sentences.
B. Kinds and example of Verbs

 Finite Verb
Meaning:
Finite verbs are the actual verbs which are called the roots of sentences. It is a form of
a verb that is performed by or refers to a subject and uses one of the twelve forms
of tense and changes according to the number/person of the subject.
Example:
- Alex went to school. (Subject “Alex” performed the action in the past. This
information is evident only by the verb ‘went’.)
- He is one of the best players. (Here, the verb ‘is’ directly refers to the subject itself.)
 Non-Finite Verb
Meaning:
Non-finite Verbs are not actual verbs. They do not work as verbs in the sentence rather
they work as nouns, adjectives, adverbs, etc. Non-finite verbs do not change according
to the number/person of the subject because these verbs, also called verbal, do not have
any direct relation to the subject. Sometimes they become the subject themselves. The
forms of non-finite verbs are – infinitive, gerund, and participle (participles become finite
verbs when they take auxiliary verbs.)
Example:
- Alex went abroad to play (Infinitives)
- Playing cricket is his only job. (Present participle)
- Walking is a good habit. (Gerund)
 Action Verb
Meaning:
Action verbs indicate what the subject of a sentence performs. Action verbs can make
the listener/reader feel emotions, see scenes more vividly and accurately. Action verbs
can be transitive or intransitive.
 Transitive verbs must have a direct object. A transitive verb demands
something/someone to be acted upon.
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Example:
- I painted the car. (The verb ‘paint’ demands an object to be painted)
- She is reading the newspaper. (The verb ‘read’ asks the question “what is she
reading?” – the answer is the object)
 Intransitive verbs do not act upon anything. They may be followed by an adjective,
adverb, preposition, or another part of speech.
Example:
- She smiled. (The verb ‘smile’ cannot have any object since the action of ‘smiling’
doesn't fall upon anything/anyone).
- I wake up at 6 AM. (No object is needed for this verb)
 Linking Verb
Meaning:
A linking verb adds details about the subject of a sentence. In its simplest form, it
connects the subject and the complement — that is, the words that follow the linking
verb. It creates a link between them instead of showing action. Generally, linking verbs
are called ‘be’ verbs which are - am, is, are, was, were. However, there are some other
verbs which can work as linking verbs.
Example:
- She appears ready for the game. (She is ready for the game.)
- The food seemed delicious. (The food was delicious).
- You look happy. (You are happy).
 Modal Verb
Meaning:
A modal verb is a kind of an auxiliary verb. It assists the main verb to indicate
possibility, potentiality, ability, permission, expectation, and obligation. The modal verbs
are can, could, must, may, might, ought to, shall, should, will, would.
Example:
- I may want to talk to you again.
- They must play their best game to win.
- She should call him.
- I will go there.
 Auxiliary Verb
Meaning:
Auxiliary verbs are also called helping verbs. An auxiliary verb extends the main verb
by helping to show time, tense, and possibility. The auxiliary verbs are – be verbs, have,
and do. They are used in the continuous (progressive) and perfect tenses. Linking verbs
work as main verbs in the sentence, but auxiliary verbs help main verbs. Do is an
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auxiliary verb that is used to ask questions, to express negation, to provide emphasis, and
more.
Example:
- Alex is going to school.
- They are walking in the park.
- I have seen a movie.
- Do you drink tea?
- Don’t waste your time.
- Please, do submit your assignments.
C. Exercise
1. My mother has been ___ Rendang since this morning because of my girlfriend will
___ to my home.
a. Cook, came
b. Cooked, come
2. __ your brother teaches you on Saturday? Because I ___ that your brother is smart.
a. Do, knows
b. Does, know
3. This car _______ too expensive, I will ___ it tomorrow.
a. Is not, buy
b. Is not, bought
4. Robert plays hockey. (Finite/Non-Finite)
5. He is playing for Australia. (Finite/Non-Finite)
6. I have a broken bat. (Finite/Non-Finite)
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CHAPTER III
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION
Verb is the word to show action, for example to buy, to write, to read, to run, and etc. And to
show state of being, for example to be, to have, to become, to seem, and etc. Verbs consist from
kinds, types and usages. Verbs are the most important type of words in a sentence. Without verbs
we cannot make sentences. Even in spoken language, only with a verb can we express an idea
that can be understood by others.
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REFERENCE
http://devisuparyetistainjuraisiwometro.blogspot.com/2016/09/makalah-tentang-verb.html?m=1
https://kelasbahasainggris.com/penjelasan-lengkap-verbs-atau-kata-kerja/
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