Action and Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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

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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 an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She runs every morning,' the word 'runs' is an action verb.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He is a teacher,' the word 'is' is a linking verb.

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How can you identify an action verb in a sentence?

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You can identify an action verb by looking for a word that shows what the subject is doing, either physically or mentally.

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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 description or identification, often followed by an adjective or noun.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show action, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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List three common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' 'become,' and 'taste' (when used to describe rather than to indicate action).

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In the sentence 'The soup smells delicious,' what type of verb is 'smells'?

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In this sentence, 'smells' is a linking verb because it connects the subject 'soup' to the adjective 'delicious'.

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In the sentence 'She looked happy,' what type of verb is 'looked'?

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In this sentence, 'looked' is a linking verb because it connects the subject 'she' to the adjective 'happy'.