Action and Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

Back

A word that shows what someone or something does.

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

A word that connects the subject of a sentence to further information about the subject.

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Give an example of an action verb.

Back

Run, jump, swim.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Is, are, was, were.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'?

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sleeps.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'She is happy.'?

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is.

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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: 'They are friends.'

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are.

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A word that shows an action or state of being.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what someone or something does, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.