Action & Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that 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. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'seem'.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The Horseshoe Falls lies within Canada.'

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The action verb is 'lies'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'Niagara Falls looks breathtaking.'

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The linking verb is 'looks'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The Niagara River is the source of both of these waterfalls.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'This river becomes part of the border between the United States and Canada.'

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The linking verb is 'becomes'.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The American Falls lies within the United States.'

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The action verb is 'lies'.

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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 additional information about it.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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Example: 'The dog barks loudly.' (Action verb: barks)

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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Example: 'She is a talented artist.' (Linking verb: is)