章振邦新编英语语法Lecture .pptxVIP

会计学1 Classification of VerbsDifferent roles played in the formationMain verbsAuxiliariesPrimary auxiliariesModal auxiliariesSemi-auxiliariesTransitive verbsIntransitive verbsLinking verbsComplementationWord meaningDynamic verbsStative verbsWord formationSingle-word verbsPhrasal verbs P109 P110 P113第1页/共18页 Classification of VerbsGrammatical FormFinite VerbFinite FormNon-finite VerbNon-finite FormRegular VerbIrregular Verb P116 P117第2页/共18页 Main Verb (Notional Verb) As we know, a verb phrase may consist of a main verb only; this is called a simple verb phrase. A verb phrase may also take the form of a main verb preceded by one or more auxiliaries; this is called a complex verb phrase. Main verbs are also called notional verbs functioning as the head and indicating the basic meaning of a verb phrase.P108第3页/共18页 Dynamic Verb Dynamic verbs are verbs that refer to actions. They can be subclassified into three categories, durative, transitional and momentary verbs. These verbs normally admit of both the progressive and the non-progressive aspect. With momentary verbs, the non-progressive form indicates a single movement and the progressive form indicates a repeated movement.P111第4页/共18页 Stative verbs Stative verbs are verbs that refer to present or past states. They are not normally used with the progressive aspect except in certain cases where there is a transfer of meaning. They can be subclassified into 4 categories:i) The 1st subclass includes main verb be and main verb have: Jim is a teacher, but 20 years ago he was a soldier. We have friends all over the world.第5页/共18页 Stative verbsii) The 2nd subclass includes verbs that include, as part of their meaning, the notion of being and having, such as apply to, belong to, differ from, cost, weigh, measure, fit, hold, lack, resemble, etc.: This rule applies to (= is applicable to) everyone. This house belongs to my brother (= is my brother’s property). French differs from (= is