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Verbs — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 6 · English Language- Grammar

What Verbs covers in ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include What is a Verb?, Types of Verbs.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar · 2026-27

Topics in Verbs

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Verb

Action, Being, PossessionObject of a VerbTransitive VerbsIntransitive VerbsDitransitive VerbsIncomplete VerbsAuxiliary Verbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Verbs for ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar?
Key topics in Verbs include What is a Verb?, Types of Verbs, Incomplete Verbs and Complements, Auxiliary and Modal Verbs. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Verbs for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 50 practice questions on Verbs. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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