ENG 11 Grammar: 17.2 Action Verbs & Linking Verbs (p. 6)

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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', 'think', and 'jump'.

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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', 'were', 'become', and 'seem'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The soup became cold after sitting out.'

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Linking Verb: 'became'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The kitten raced around the living room.'

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Action Verb: 'raced'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'I smelled a gas leak.'

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Action Verb: 'smelled'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She appeared suddenly at the doorway.'

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Action Verb: 'appeared'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'He submitted his latest poems for the contest.'

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Action Verb: 'submitted'.

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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 the subject.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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Example: 'She is a talented artist.' (Linking verb: 'is').

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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Example: 'He runs every morning.' (Action verb: 'runs').