Starters 1 - Common Verbs

to be [verb]

to have an existence

Ex: There 's an interesting story behind that old painting .

to have [verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer ?

to wake up [verb]

to no longer be asleep

Ex: She woke up late and had to rush to catch the bus .

to take [verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: May I take your coat and hat , sir ?

to add [verb]

to put things together to make them bigger in size or quantity

Ex: The teacher will add new examples to clarify the concept .

to cut [verb]

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

Ex: Sarah cuts fabric to make a dress .

to change [verb]

to make a person or thing different

Ex: The accident changed everything for him .

to check [verb]

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

Ex: I think the store closes at 8 PM , but I 'll check their website for the exact hours .

to become [verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: I became interested in photography after attending a workshop .

to finish [verb]

to make something end

Ex: The team finished the race in first place .

to end [verb]

to bring something to a conclusion or stop it from continuing

Ex: The author decided to end the novel with a surprising plot twist .

to keep [verb]

to have or continue to have something

Ex: Make sure to keep a spare set of keys in case you get locked out .

to show [verb]

to make something visible or noticeable

Ex: If there are any pictures from the event , please show them to the attendees .

to cook [verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: The chef cooks a delicious meal in the restaurant .