ACTION AND LINKING VERBS

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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 'decide'.

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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', 'seem', and 'become'.

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

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The action verb is 'barked'.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She is a talented musician.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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What is the purpose of a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and its helping verbs, indicating the action or state of being in a sentence. For example, 'has been running'.

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Find the verb phrase in this sentence: 'They have been studying for the test.'

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The verb phrase is 'have been studying'.

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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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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The chef prepared a delicious meal.'

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The action verb is 'prepared'.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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The linking verb is 'smell'.

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What are some examples of common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'become', 'seem', and 'appear'.