Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs

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What is a linking verb?

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

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Kevin is a White Bear Lake firefighter,' the linking verb is 'is.'

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What is the function of 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: 'I did all of my homework.'

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The action verb is 'did.'

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What type of verb is 'go' in the sentence: 'I will go to the farm this weekend'?

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'Go' is an action verb.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'Susan looked for her new pencil.'

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The action verb is 'looked.'

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What is the difference between linking verbs and action verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject to a descriptor, while action verbs express an action performed by the subject.

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List three common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' and 'become.'

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What is the role of the subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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A linking verb can often be identified by checking if it can be replaced with 'is' or 'are' without changing the meaning of the sentence.