Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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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.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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Examples of action verbs include run, jump, swim, and dance.

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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.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Examples of linking verbs include is, are, was, and were.

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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chased

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She is happy.'

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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 more information about it.

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Choose the action verb in this sentence: 'The dog barked at the stranger.'

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barked

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Choose the linking verb in this sentence: 'They are friends.'

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are