Latin 1B Review CH 20

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes what the subject of a sentence does, such as 'run', 'jump', or 'swim'.

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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, such as 'is', 'are', 'was', or 'seem'.

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True or False: An action verb tells what the subject is.

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False. An action verb tells what the subject does.

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True or False: A linking verb tells what the subject does.

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False. A linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Give an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog runs fast', 'runs' is the action verb.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher', 'is' is the linking verb.

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What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?

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An action verb shows an action performed by the subject, while a linking verb connects the subject to more information about it.

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List three common linking verbs.

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Is, are, was.

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What role do action verbs play in a sentence?

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Action verbs indicate the actions that the subject is performing.

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What role do linking verbs play in a sentence?

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Linking verbs help to describe or identify the subject by connecting it to a subject complement.