ACTION AND LINKING VERBS

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses 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 this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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barked

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

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is

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What is the verb phrase in the sentence: 'They have been studying for hours.'?

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have been studying

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How do you differentiate between action 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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Provide an example of a sentence with both an action verb and a linking verb.

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The cat is sleeping on the mat.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'He seems happy.'?

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seems (linking verb)

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'She danced gracefully.'?

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danced (action verb)

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Identify the verb phrase in this sentence: 'The team has been practicing every day.'

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has been practicing