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 an action or something that a subject does. Examples include 'run', 'jump', and 'swim'.

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

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barked

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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. The most common linking verb is 'to be'.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She is a talented artist.'

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is

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Which of the following is NOT an action verb: 'dance', 'think', 'happy'?

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happy

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The cat chased the mouse.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to connect the subject with additional information about the subject.

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Identify the verbs in this sentence: 'The children played and laughed in the park.'

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played, laughed

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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 action verb in this sentence: 'He quickly ran to the store.'

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ran