ESL002: What is verb | Saylor Academy

A verb is a part of speech that expresses an action, an occurrence, or a state of being. In English, verbs are the words that tell us what someone or something does or is.

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Course Syllabus

How Good is Your English?

Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension

Grammar

Unit 1: Language Skills

1.1: Verb Basics – Tense, Aspect, and Mood

Verb Basics – Let's Study

Verb Tense, Aspect, Mood Practice

Verb Tense, Aspect, Mood Discussion

1.2: Present Tense – Simple and Continuous

Simple and Continuous: Form

Simple and Continuous: Usage

Present Tense Practice

Present Tense Discussion

1.3: Past Tense – Simple and Continuous

Simple and Continuous: Form

Simple and Continuous: Usage

Past Tense Practice

Past Tense Discussion

Putting It All Together

Let's Review Unit 1

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Reading to Comprehend

2.1: Reading Skills – Let's Study

Active Reading Skills Review

Features of Narrative Text

2.2: Reading Skills – Let's Practice

Active Reading Practice

2.3: Reading Skills – Let's Apply

Understanding a Narrative

Putting It All Together

Let's Review Unit 2

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: Reading to Improve

3.1: Building Vocabulary – Let's Study

Synonyms and Antonyms

Multiple Meanings and Suffixes

3.2: Building Vocabulary – Let's Practice

Vocabulary Building Practice

3.3: Building Vocabulary – Let's Apply

Let's Go on a WebQuest!

Putting It All Together

Let's Review Unit 3

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 4: Reading to Write – Writing About the Past

4.1: Paragraph Basics – Let's Study

Structure and Support

Narratives

4.2: Paragraph Basics – Let's Practice

Paragraph Basics Practice

4.3: Paragraph Basics – Let's Apply

Write About the Past

Basic Writing and Proofreading

Self-Assessment Checklist

Unit 4 Discussion: Review Your Writing

Putting It All Together

Let's Review Unit 4

Unit 4 Assessment

Unit 4 Assessment

Course Feedback Survey

Course Feedback Survey

Certificate Final Exam

ESL002 Certificate Final Exam

What is verb