Verbs- Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

Verbs- Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

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English

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.3.1A, L.1.1E, L.1.4C

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

Back

In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' the verb 'is' is a linking verb connecting the subject 'She' to the complement 'a teacher.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

An action verb expresses physical or mental action. It shows what the subject is doing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of an action verb in a sentence.

Back

In the sentence 'He runs every morning,' the verb 'runs' is an action verb indicating what the subject 'He' is doing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

Back

Linking verbs can often be identified by substituting them with 'is' or 'are' in the sentence. If the sentence still makes sense, the verb is likely a linking verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List some common linking verbs.

Back

Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, and been.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between linking verbs and action verbs?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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