Action and Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that shows what someone or something does. For example, 'run', 'jump', and 'swim' 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. It does not show action. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The action verb is 'barks'.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She is happy.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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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 the subject.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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Example: 'The cat chases the mouse.' The action verb is 'chases'.

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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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What are some common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'be', 'being', and 'been'.

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

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If the verb describes a physical or mental action, 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 a description or identification, it is a linking verb.