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4.1  Part One and Part Two Overview
           The verb is the most fundamental part of speech. Only verbs can
           make a statement about the subject.

                        Every sentence must have a verb.



                                       Verbs
                                     express time.

                                                    Verbs
                         Verbs lend a            show person
                        helping hand.            and number.
                                       Verbs
                                     perform
                                    many jobs.
                        Verbs can
                         make a                    Verbs take
                        command.                    objects.
                                      Verbs can
                                       make a
                                      question or
                                      statement.


           This chapter takes a close look at all the jobs verbs can
           perform. You will also learn the names given to each type of
           verb. This will help you to identify and use each verb correctly
           and effectively. Here is a summary of the material about the
           forms and uses of verbs covered in this chapter.
           Part One: Form of English Verbs
           Verb Basics
           Verb Families
           Types of Verbs
           Regular and Irregular Verbs
           The Four Principal Parts


           Part Two: Uses of English Verbs
           The Four Principal Parts and Verb Tenses
           Modals: Special Helping Verbs
           Linking and Non-Action Verbs as Main Verbs
           Verbs in Questions and Statements
           Verbs Taking Objects
           Verbs Expressing Commands
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