An unergative verb is a verb that does not require an object to complete its meaning. It typically describes an action that the subject performs on its own. In a sentence, an unergative verb functions by showing the action that the subject is doing without needing an object to receive the action.
A verb form that ends in -ing and acts as a noun
"Could be" is a verb phrase that combines the modal verb "could" with the main verb "be." It functions as a verb in a sentence.
Yes, "were destroyed" is a verb phrase that functions as the verb in a sentence. It is in the past tense and indicates an action that occurred.
"Do" and "have" are verbs; "not" is an adverb.
"Lived" can be a main verb when it functions without an auxiliary or helping verb in a sentence. For example, in the sentence "She lived in the city," "lived" is a main verb expressing the action of living in the city.
The answer to "what" is a thing.The answer to "whom" is a person.The pronoun "whom" functions as the object of a verb or a preposition.The corresponding pronoun "who" functions as the subject of sentence or a clause.The pronoun "what" functions as a subject or an object in a sentence.
The verb in that sentence is advises. Sending is also a verb but it functions in that sentence as a gerund. It is the object of advises.
A verb form that ends in -ing and acts as a noun
"Could be" is a verb phrase that combines the modal verb "could" with the main verb "be." It functions as a verb in a sentence.
Yes, "were destroyed" is a verb phrase that functions as the verb in a sentence. It is in the past tense and indicates an action that occurred.
"Do" and "have" are verbs; "not" is an adverb.
"Lived" can be a main verb when it functions without an auxiliary or helping verb in a sentence. For example, in the sentence "She lived in the city," "lived" is a main verb expressing the action of living in the city.
The word 'creak' is both a noun (creak, creaks) and a verb (creak, creaks, creaking, creaked).A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb of a preposition.The verb functions as the action of the subject of a sentence or a clause.Examples:There is an annoying creak in the stairs. (noun, direct object of the verb 'is')Every time you step on it, the fourth step will creak sharply. (verb)
There is a contraction spelled they're (with apostrophe), which is a short form for the pronoun 'they' and the verb 'are'. The contraction they're functions as the subject and the verb (or auxiliary verb) in a sentence. Example:They are expected at four. OR: They're expected at four.
"How did" is a phrase consisting of the adverb "how" and the auxiliary verb "did." Therefore, "how did" functions as an adverbial phrase modifying the verb in a sentence.
"is" is a verb that functions as a linking verb to connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, typically describing or renaming the subject.
Yes, "studying" is a verb phrase consisting of the main verb "study" and the present participle "ing." It functions as the action in a sentence.