Verbs- Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

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 'create'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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', and 'were'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

barks

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

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

Back

is

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the purpose of a linking verb?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

List three common linking verbs.

Back

is, are, was

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

linking verb

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

action verb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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 more information about it.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

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

Back

seem

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B