Action & Linking Verbs

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The sky is blue,' 'is' is the linking verb connecting the subject 'sky' to the adjective 'blue'.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that expresses physical or mental action. It shows what the subject of the sentence is doing.

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Provide an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She runs every morning,' 'runs' is the action verb indicating what the subject 'She' is doing.

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List three common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' 'become,' and 'look'.

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What role do linking verbs play in a sentence?

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Linking verbs serve to connect the subject with additional information about the subject, often describing its state or condition.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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You can identify a linking verb by checking if it can be replaced with 'is' or 'are' without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the difference between a linking verb and an action verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to a complement, while an action verb expresses a physical or mental action performed by the subject.

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What is the function of the verb 'looks' in the sentence 'Niagara Falls looks breathtaking'?

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In this sentence, 'looks' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'Niagara Falls' to the adjective 'breathtaking,' describing its appearance.

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Can a verb be both an action verb and a linking verb?

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Yes, some verbs can function as both action verbs and linking verbs depending on how they are used in a sentence.