ACTION AND LINKING VERBS
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an action verb?
Back
An action verb is a word that expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'jump', 'think', and 'decide'.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a linking verb?
Back
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'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'
Back
The action verb is 'barked'.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She is a talented musician.'
Back
The linking verb is 'is'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a verb phrase?
Back
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'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Find the verb phrase in this sentence: 'They have been studying for the test.'
Back
The verb phrase is 'have been studying'.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?
Back
Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about it.
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