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Term: Verb Functioning

Description:

Verb functioning refers to the role or function that a verb plays in a sentence. It pertains to how a verb operates within a sentence structure and the specific syntactic and semantic roles it fulfills.

Senses:

1. Grammatical Function: In terms of grammatical function, verb functioning can include being the main verb of a sentence, an auxiliary verb, a modal verb, or a phrasal verb.
2. Semantic Roles: Verb functioning also extends to semantic roles, such as being a transitive verb, intransitive verb, linking verb, stative verb, or dynamic verb.

Examples:

1. Grammatical Function:

Main Verb: She runs every morning.

Auxiliary Verb: He has been working hard.

Modal Verb: You should study for your exams.

Phrasal Verb: They looked up the unfamiliar word in the dictionary.

2. Semantic Roles:

Transitive Verb: He ate the delicious cake.

Intransitive Verb: The bird sings melodiously.

Linking Verb: She feels happy today.

Stative Verb: They own a beautiful house.

Dynamic Verb: The kids play in the park.

Possible Related Products:

• English Grammar Book
• Verb Usage Guide
• Syntactic Roles in Sentences