Action and Linking Verbs

Front

The ocean is too calm for surfing.

Back

Linking

Front

Josh feels disappointed by the absence of surf. Identify the verb.

Back

feels

Front

Predicate Adjective in: 'The surf had been rough only one week ago.'

Back

rough

Front

Detective examined the footprint in the dirt. Identify the verb.

Back

looked

Front

Detective examined a footprint in the dirt.

Back

Action

Front

Tadger, despite age, is a handsome dog.

Back

Linking

Front

Storm blew down an old maple tree in our yard. Identify the verb.

Back

blew

Front

Storm blew down an old maple tree.

Back

Action

Front

The storm blew down an old maple tree.

Back

Intransitive

Front

Mary's casserole tastes delicious.

Back

Linking