Action Verbs and 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.

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Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', 'become', and 'appear'.

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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 is doing.

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Provide an example of an action verb.

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Examples of action verbs include 'run', 'jump', 'think', 'study', and 'paint'.

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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 connects the subject to a complement that describes or identifies it, rather than showing action.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'?

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The verb is 'barked', which is an action verb.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher', what role does 'is' play?

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In this sentence, 'is' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'She' to the subject complement 'a teacher'.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs express physical or mental actions, while linking verbs connect the subject to a complement that describes or identifies it.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They are happy.'

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The verb is 'are', which is a linking verb.

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What type of verb is used in the sentence: 'He studied for the exam.'?

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The verb 'studied' is an action verb.