Action or Linking Verb?

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'jump', 'think', and 'create.'

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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 'seem.'

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The cat jumped over the fence.'

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Jumped

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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 difference between action verbs 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 an action verb.

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The boy kicked the ball.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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The flowers smell beautiful.

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

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Are (linking verb) / Playing (action verb)

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List three common action verbs.

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Run, swim, write.

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List three common linking verbs.

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Am, is, are.