Action vs. 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', and 'think'.

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

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The action verb is 'barked'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is a great singer.'

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The linking verb is '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 does, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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Example: 'The children played in the park.' (Action verb: 'played')

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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Example: 'The sky is blue.' (Linking verb: 'is')

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What are some common linking verbs?

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

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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Look for verbs that can be replaced with 'is' or 'are' without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and provides more information about the subject.