Action vs. Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes an action or something that a subject does. For example, 'run', 'jump', and 'bring' are action verbs.

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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 dog barked loudly.'

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The action verb is 'barked'.

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

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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Example: 'The chef cooked a delicious meal.' The action verb is 'cooked'.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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Example: 'The flowers are beautiful.' The linking verb is 'are'.

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How can you tell if a verb is an action verb?

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If the verb describes something that someone or something does, it is an action verb.

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How can you tell if a verb is a linking verb?

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If the verb connects the subject to more information about the subject (like a description or identification), it is a linking verb.

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List three common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include: 'is', 'are', 'was'.

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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 additional information about it.