Action & Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'think', and 'jump'.

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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 talented musician.'

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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 what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about it.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The cat chased the mouse.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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The sky is blue.

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What role do action verbs play in a sentence?

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Action verbs indicate the action performed by the subject.

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What role do linking verbs play in a sentence?

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Linking verbs help to describe or identify the subject by connecting it to more information.

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List three common linking verbs.

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is, are, was.