Action and linking verbs

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Action verb

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A verb that explains what the subject of the sentence is doing or has done

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What is an action verb?

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A verb that tells what the subject is doing.

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Linking verb

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A verb that connects a subject with a noun or adjective.

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Is the verb 'SEEM' in the sentence 'Myths and tales often SEEM true.' an action verb or a linking verb?

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Linking verb

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Classify the verb ARE in the sentence: "They ARE important to each civilization." Options: Action verb (A), Linking verb (L)

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Linking verb

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Is the verb "PLAY" in the sentence "Animals often PLAY a role in myths and tales." an action verb or a linking verb?

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Action verb

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Determine if the verb "SPEAK" in the sentence "These animals SPEAK like people." is an action verb or a linking verb.

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Action verb

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Is the verb UNDERSTOOD in the sentence 'Early civilizations UNDERSTOOD the value of myths' an action verb or a linking verb?

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Action verb

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Can some words be both an action verb and a linking verb, depending on the context of the sentence?

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true

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The word "dance" is an action verb.

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true