Linking and action verbs

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb tells what the subject is or is like.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb tells what the subject does.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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am, is, are.

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The students are hard at work.'?

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The subject is 'The students'.

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Identify the highlighted word: 'My dog runs with me to the park.'

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The highlighted word 'runs' is an Action Verb.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Can a sentence have both an action verb and a linking verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have both types of verbs.

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What is an example of a sentence with an action verb?

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The cat jumped over the fence.

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What is an example of a sentence with a linking verb?

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She is happy.

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How do you identify an action verb in a sentence?

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An action verb shows what the subject is doing.