10 Common Verbs
Verbs are the heart of every sentence in English. They are action words that tell us what someone or something is doing, feeling, or being.
Without verbs, it would be impossible to describe activities, share experiences, or express ideas clearly.
For example, in the sentence “She runs every morning,” the word “runs” is the verb that shows the action.
Learning how to use verbs correctly will help you build sentences, communicate your thoughts, and understand others much more easily. That’s why verbs are one of the most important parts of learning English!
You are very lucky with English, as the base verb form in the present simple tense only changes slightly in 1st person singular (he, she, it). We usually add an -s to the verb.
I work.
You work.
He/She/It works.
Tip: Here you can quickly learn the rules of adding -s to verbs in 1st person singular!
Exception!
The verb 'be' has more forms (am, are, is):
I am...
You are...
He/She/It is...
We are...
They are...
Here are 10 more commonly used verbs along with their meanings and two simple example sentences for each:
come (comes)
Meaning: To move towards or arrive at a place
Examples:
• Please come to my house for dinner.
• When does the bus come?
think (thinks)
Meaning: To have an idea or opinion in your mind
Examples:
• I think it will rain today.
• What do you think about this book?
look (looks)
Meaning: To use your eyes to see something
Examples:
• Look at that beautiful sunset!
• Can you look for my keys?
want (wants)
Meaning: To desire or wish for something
Examples:
• I want to learn English.
• What do you want for lunch?
give (gives)
Meaning: To hand something to someone
Examples:
• Please give me the salt.
• She gives presents to her friends on their birthdays.
use (uses)
Meaning: To utilize something for a purpose
Examples:
• I use a computer at work.
• Can you use a pen instead of a pencil?
find (finds)
Meaning: To discover or locate something
Examples:
• I can't find my glasses.
• Let's find a place to eat.
tell (tells)
Meaning: To communicate information to someone
Examples:
• Can you tell me the time?
• She tells funny stories.
ask (asks)
Meaning: To request information or help
Examples:
• I will ask my teacher a question.
• Don't be afraid to ask for help.
work (works)
Meaning: To do a job or task
Examples:
• I work in an office.
• They work hard every day.
Master these verbs and start forming your own sentences!
Remember to add an -s in 1st person singular (he/she/it or Tim/Laura/the dog/this house...etc) !
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