Is it doing word?

[Dawood Usmani]

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]

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]

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 :lilangel:

 

[Horsa]

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

 

[Dawood Usmani]

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 :lilangel: