Verb: Action or Linking? (4)

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What are action verbs?

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Action verbs express physical or mental actions. Examples include 'run', 'think', and 'jump'.

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'seem'.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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The action verb is 'runs'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'He is a teacher.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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What is the difference between action and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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Example: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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Example: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or identifies the subject.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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The verb is 'bloom'.