Action and Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes a physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'jump', 'think', and 'feel'.

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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 or an adjective. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to link the subject to additional information about the subject, such as a description or identification.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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Example: 'The dog barks loudly.' Here, 'barks' is the action verb.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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Example: 'She is a teacher.' Here, 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to 'a teacher'.

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What are some common linking verbs?

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

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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.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.

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Identify the verbs in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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The verb is 'chased'.