Action and Linking Verbs Final Review

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What is an action verb?

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

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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 'were'.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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chased

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is a talented musician.'

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is

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs express physical or mental actions, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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'The dog barks loudly.'

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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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'The flowers smell beautiful.'

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'?

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are playing

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'?

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tastes

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List three common linking verbs.

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is, are, was