Action vs Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'jump', 'think', and 'decide.'

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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. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'seem.'

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

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barked

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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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What is the difference between action 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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'The chef cooked a delicious meal.'

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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'The flowers smell beautiful.'

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'The children played in the park.'

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played (action verb)

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Identify the verb in this sentence: 'He became a doctor.'

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became (linking verb)

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What are some common linking verbs?

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