Action and Linking Verbs

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A word that shows an action or state of being.

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

A verb that expresses physical or mental action.

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of an action verb.

Back

Run, jump, swim.

Front

Give an example of a linking verb.

Back

Is, are, was, were.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a verb? snake, slithering, hissed, bitten.

Back

Snake.

Front

Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The refrigerator was new.'

Back

Was.

Front

Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'Many people feel frightened by old spooky houses.'

Back

Feel.

Front

Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The students seemed confused with their assignment.'

Back

Seemed.

Front

What is the purpose of a linking verb?

Back

To connect the subject to additional information about the subject.