Verbs And Verb Phrases

noun a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning

adjective describing a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning

• The verb 'arrive' is an intransitive verb because it does not require a direct object.
• I love intransitive verbs because they make sentences simpler.
• Using intransitive verbs can make your writing flow better.
• His love for her was like an intransitive verb, not needing anything in return.

noun a word or phrase that indicates the action or state of the subject in a sentence, typically a verb

adjective describing or relating to the function of indicating the action or state of the subject in a sentence

• The predicator in this sentence is the verb 'to be'.
• The predicator here is the word 'is'.
• The predicator in that phrase is 'gonna'.
• The predicator acts as the captain of the sentence, guiding its meaning.