Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a verb that shows what someone or something is doing.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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Examples of action verbs include run, jump, swim, and dance.

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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.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Examples of linking verbs include is, are, was, and were.

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

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The verb is 'sleeps'.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'

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The action verb is 'sings'.

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

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The verb is 'are' (linking verb).

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Choose the action verb: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The action verb is 'barks'.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'He is a teacher.'?

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The verb is 'is' (linking verb).