Is it doing word?

Dawood Usmani · #1 01-Mar-2008, 06:45

Hi teachers!
We call a noun a naming word and an adjective a describing word (in children language).
Q: Do we call a verb a doing word or an acting word?
Q: What do we call an adverb?
Best regards!
Dawood

Horsa · #2 01-Mar-2008, 11:01

I have certainly heard verbs described as 'doing words' in the UK. Although, such a decription can't cover all verbs. As to adverbs I don't believe I have heard anything similar being used to describe them.

Dawood Usmani · #3 01-Mar-2008, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horsa

I have certainly heard verbs described as 'doing words' in the UK. Although, such a description can't cover all verbs. As to adverbs I don't believe I have heard anything similar being used to describe them.

Thanks a lot for your answer.
So you haven't heard verbs described as 'action word' or 'acting word'?
Regards!
Dawood

Horsa · #4 01-Mar-2008, 11:33

No, I can't say I have. At junior school teachers referred to them as 'doing words'.

Dawood Usmani · #5 01-Mar-2008, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horsa

No, I can't say I have. At junior school teachers referred to them as 'doing words'.

Thank you so much. You've been very helpful.
Best wishes!
Dawood

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