Action and Linking Verb Practice

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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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What is a linking verb?

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A verb that connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Give an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog runs fast,' 'runs' is the action verb.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' 'is' is the linking verb.

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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 subject complement.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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The verb is 'bloom.'

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'They seem excited about the trip.'

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The linking verb is 'seem.'

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Select A if the verb is an action verb and L if it is a linking verb: 'He feels tired.'

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L

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Select A if the verb is an action verb and L if it is a linking verb: 'She sings beautifully.'

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A

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What role do action verbs play in a sentence?

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Action verbs indicate what the subject is doing or what action is being performed.