Verbs- Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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

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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 the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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barks

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

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are

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True or False: Action verbs can be physical actions only.

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False - Action verbs can also express mental actions.

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True or False: Linking verbs can be used to describe the state of being of the subject.

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True

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What is the purpose of a linking verb in a sentence?

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To link the subject to a subject complement that describes or identifies it.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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She runs every morning.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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He is a teacher.

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What are some common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'be', 'being', and 'been'.