Skip to main content
Chapter 12 of 31
Revision Notes

Verbs

ICSE · Class 6 · English Language- Grammar

Quick revision notes for Verbs — ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

50 questions25 flashcards5 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying Verbs? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for revision notes and more.

1,000+ Class 6 students started this chapter today

Key Topics to Revise

1

What is a Verb?

  • A verb shows action, being, or possession.
  • Every sentence must have a verb with a subject.
  • Examples: run, play, is, have, seem, appear.
2

Types of Verbs

  • Transitive verbs need an object to complete their meaning.
  • Intransitive verbs do not need an object.
  • Some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive.
3

Incomplete Verbs and Complements

  • Verbs like 'be', 'seem', 'look', 'appear' are incomplete verbs.
  • They need a complement (not an object) to complete the meaning.
  • Complements describe the subject or object.
4

Auxiliary and Modal Verbs

  • Auxiliary verbs help form tenses, questions, and passive voice.
  • Main auxiliary verbs: be, have, do.
  • Modal auxiliaries: can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would, ought to, used to.

Get complete notes with diagrams and examples

Full Notes

Key Concepts

A verb is a wordTransitive verbs need an objectSome verbs take two objectsComplements complete the meaning of incompleteAuxiliary verbs (helping verbs) like 'is'

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Verbs for ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar?
Verbs covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 6 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Verbs — ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 50 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

For serious students

Get the full Verbs chapter — for free.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan for ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar.