R_TEST: 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 word that describes it. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'look'.

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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 actions, while linking verbs connect the subject to a description.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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

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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 type of verb is 'appeared' in the sentence: 'The magician appeared on stage.'?

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The verb 'appeared' is an action verb.

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What type of verb is 'looks' in the sentence: 'He looks tired.'?

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The verb 'looks' is a linking verb.

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Fill in the blank: The verb is __________: 'The baby __________.' (use an action verb)

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Possible answer: 'The baby crawls.' (action verb: crawls)