Verbs

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb is an action verb that does not have a direct object receiving the action.

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Identify the intransitive verb in the sentence: 'Kodia raced across the finish line.'

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raced

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is an action verb that transfers its action to a direct object.

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Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'Mrs. Brown opened the door with great difficulty.'

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opened

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes or identifies it.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'Matt Perez will be the captain of the team.'

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will be

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'Devon worries about the future.'

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worries

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What is the function of linking verbs in a sentence?

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Linking verbs connect the subject to a word that describes or renames it.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'Kevin is a Bellevue fireman.'

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is