Verbs — Everyday Usage

Master subject-verb agreement, transitive/intransitive verbs, regular/irregular verbs, and phrasal verbs.

May 1, 2025

Subject-Verb Agreement Basics

Singular subjects take singular verbs; plural subjects take plural verbs. Learn the essential rules for getting agreement right every time.

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Transitive vs Intransitive Verbs
Transitive verbs need a direct object; intransitive verbs do not. Learn how to tell them apart and which verbs can be both.

Regular vs Irregular Verbs
Regular verbs form the past tense with -ed; irregular verbs change form. Explore the patterns and the most common irregular verbs.

Introduction to Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs combine a verb with a particle to create a new meaning. Learn how separable and inseparable phrasal verbs work in everyday English.