Verbs- Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is a linking verb?

Back

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 'seem'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The cat jumped over the fence.'

Back

jumped

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

Back

are

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the purpose of a linking verb?

Back

The purpose of a linking verb is to connect the subject with additional information about the subject, often describing its state or condition.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

Back

She runs every morning.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

Back

He is a doctor.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

How can you tell if a verb is an action verb?

Back

If the verb describes an action that can be physically or mentally performed, it is an action verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

How can you tell if a verb is a linking verb?

Back

If the verb connects the subject to a description or identification without showing action, it is a linking verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

List three common linking verbs.

Back

is, are, was.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B