Verbs- Action Verbs 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 'create'.

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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', and 'were'.

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

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barks

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

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is

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to connect the subject with additional information about the subject, such as a description or identification.

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List three common linking verbs.

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is, are, was

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In the sentence 'The flowers smell sweet', what type of verb is 'smell'?

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linking verb

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In the sentence 'He runs every morning', what type of verb is 'runs'?

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action verb

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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 more information about it.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'They seem happy.'

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seem