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Types of Verbs

Categories of verbs based on how they function in a sentence.

Transitive Verb

Needs an object to receive the verb and complete its meaning.

Intransitive Verb

Does not need an object to receive the verb and complete its meaning.

Linking Verb

Links the subject to a description or name in the sentence.

Helping Verb

A verb used with a main verb to show time possibility condition or emphasis.

Active Voice

The doer of the verb is the subject of the sentence.

Passive Voice

The receiver of the verb is the subject of the sentence.

Standard Marine Communication Phrases

Standardized phrases used for clear communication in maritime operations.

NATO Phonetic Alphabet

Alphabet system used to spell words clearly in radio communication.

Bracket

Indicates optional parts in SMCP.

Slash

Indicates alternatives in SMCP.

Dots

Indicate information to be filled in.

Italic

Indicates type of information requested.

Tilde

Indicates invariable part plus variable addendum.

Instruction

A message marker showing an order.

Advice

A message marker showing a suggestion.

Warning

A message marker showing danger.

Information

A message marker giving data.

Question

A message marker asking for information.

Answer

A message marker responding to a question.

Request

A message marker asking for something.

Intention

A message marker stating a planned action.

Gossip

Speaking ill of somebody who is not present.

Judging

Forming harsh critical or negative opinions about people while speaking.

Negativity

Creates a discouraging and unpleasant atmosphere.

Complaining

Expressing dissatisfaction and spreading misery.

Excuses

Throwing blame to others.

Exaggeration

Lying or overstating which destroys trust.

Dogmatism

Confusing facts with opinions.

HAIL

Method to make speech powerful through honesty authenticity integrity and love.

Honesty

Being clear and straight.

Authenticity

Being yourself and standing in your own truth.

Integrity

Being your word and building trust.

Love

Wishing the audience well.

Register

Using a deeper chest voice for authority.

Timbre

The quality of your voice.

Prosody

Tone rhythm and pattern of speaking.

Pace

Speed of speaking.

Pitch

High or low tone used to show emotion.

Volume

Loudness or softness depending on the message.

Persuasive Speech

Aims to influence the audience’s beliefs actions or ideas.

Informative Speech

Gives facts or information.

Argumentative Speech

Proves one side of an issue is right using reasons and facts.

Entertaining Speech

Aims to amuse the audience.

Impromptu Speech

Speech given with little or no preparation.

Motivational Speech

Aims to inspire or influence the audience.

Demonstrative Speech

Teaches a process often with visual aids.

Special Occasion Speech

Given at events such as weddings funerals and ceremonies.

Heading

Senders address and date.

Dateline

Shows the date of the letter.

Inside Address

Recipients name and address.

Salutation

Greeting of the letter.

Body

Contains the actual message.

Complimentary Close

Farewell of the letter.

Signature

Authenticates the letter and includes printed name and position.

Subject Line

Indicates the subject of the letter.

Attention Line

Used to get the immediate attention of the receiver.

Enclosed Line

Indicates documents attached to the letter.

Carbon Copy Notation

Shows that copies are sent to other people.

Blind Carbon Copy Notation

Indicates hidden copies sent without the main recipient knowing.

Reference Initial

Initials of the person who typed the letter.

Pure Block

Format where all parts begin at the left margin.

Block

Format where most parts are left aligned except date complimentary close and signature block.

Semi Block

Format where paragraphs are indented.