Verb Unit Review

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What are the principal parts of the verb 'run'?

Back

run, ran, (has) run

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What is a subject complement?

Back

A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or identifies the subject.

Front

Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The bus was very late.'

Back

late

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'Our principal is Mr. Atkinson.'

Back

Mr. Atkinson

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What type of verb is in the sentence: 'Maria played soccer all afternoon.'?

Back

action

Front

What type of verb is in the sentence: 'The pie plate feels hot.'?

Back

linking

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

An action verb expresses physical or mental action.

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement.

Front

Give an example of an action verb.

Back

run, jump, think, play

Front

Give an example of a linking verb.

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is, are, was, were, feel, seem