Action Verbs Flashcard

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Action verbs don't need auxiliary verbs to make sense.

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No

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Can an action verb be used in the same sentence as a linking verb in different clauses?

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Yes

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In the sentence, are the underlined words action or linking verbs? As she spoke, her lips moved but no sound came out, then suddenly, her hands formed words in sign language as quickly as she mouthed them.

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Actions verbs

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Are the underlined words action or linking verbs? When he was first rescued, the Pit Bull puppy was scared and trembling, but as soon as he knew he was safe and had a loving home, he was happy.

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Linking verbs

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In the sentence, are the underlined words action or auxiliary verb? The caterpillar burst out of his chrysalis as a radiant butterfly.

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Actions verbs

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In the sentence, are the underlined words action or auxiliary verbs? You may go to bed late, but you may not eat five cartons of ice cream.

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Linking verbs