Verbs and Voices in English Grammar
Verbs are action words that describe what a subject does, is, or feels. Voice indicates the relationship between the action of a verb and its participants.
Verbs
Regular and Irregular Verbs
Actions and States
Auxiliary Verbs
Light Verbs
Transitivity
Intransitive Verbs
Mono-transitive Verbs
Ditransitive Verbs
Complex Transitive Verbs
Linking Verbs
Ergative Verbs
Catenative Verbs
Causatives
Reflexive Verbs
Phrasal Verbs
Voices
Active Voice
Passive Voice
Archaic Verb Conjugation
Be
Do
Verbs and Voices with LanGeek
Our collection of lessons on Verbs and Voices is carefully designed to guide learners of all levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—through the fundamental concepts and practical applications of English verbs and voices. Whether you are just starting your English learning journey or looking to refine your skills, LanGeek has something for everyone.
What Are Verbs and Voices?
Verbs are the core of English sentences, conveying actions, states, or occurrences. But it is not just about understanding verbs in isolation—verbs can change based on the voice of a sentence. The two primary voices in English are:
Active voice where the subject performs the action (e.g., "The teacher explains the lesson").
Passive voice where the subject receives the action (e.g., "The lesson is explained by the teacher").
Learning when and how to use these voices effectively is crucial for fluency, and our lessons guide you through both voices, making it easy to master them.
Categories Across Three Levels
Our Verbs and Voices curriculum is divided into 20 comprehensive categories, ensuring that learners at every stage can find relevant material. The lessons are carefully structured to cater to three levels:
Beginner Only
The following lessons are only presented at the beginner level:
Be
Do
Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced
The following lessons are presented at all three proficiency levels:
Regular and Irregular Verbs
Auxiliary Verbs
Phrasal Verbs
Intermediate + Advanced
The following lessons are presented at intermediate and advanced levels:
Actions and States
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Ditransitive Verbs
Linking Verbs
Dummy Verbs
Reflexive Verbs
Passive Voice
Advanced
The following lessons are only presented at the advanced level:
Verbs
Voices
Active Voice
Ergative Verbs
Complex Transitive Verbs
Catenative Verbs
Causatives
Archaic Verb Conjugation
Each category is designed to build upon the previous one, ensuring that your understanding of verbs and voices deepens progressively.
LanGeek's Other Learning Features
LanGeek is more than just a grammar-learning platform. It integrates seamlessly with our other powerful learning tools, enhancing your overall language acquisition experience:
Vocabulary: Expand your word bank with the categorized vocabulary of English Verbs.
Reading: By reading passages, you will see how grammar comes to life in authentic English, helping you recognize and understand structures in real contexts.
Pronunciation: Recognizing the verb in a speech can be easier if you know how the pronunciation differs if it is a noun. Check the Stress lesson to learn more.
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