Action Verbs 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. Examples include 'run', 'jump', 'think', and 'create'.

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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, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is a talented musician.'

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is

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject is doing, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about it.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The chef cooked a delicious meal.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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The flowers are beautiful.

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What role do action verbs play in a sentence?

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Action verbs indicate the action performed by the subject.

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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 a subject complement that describes or identifies it.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The children played in the park.'

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played