Action vs. Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes an action or something that a subject does. For example, 'run', 'jump', and 'swim' are action verbs.

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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. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The dog barks loudly.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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She is a talented artist.

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How can you identify an action verb in a sentence?

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Look for words that express physical or mental actions, such as 'run', 'think', or 'play'.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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Look for verbs that connect the subject to more information about the subject, often followed by an adjective or noun.

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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.

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List three common linking verbs.

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Is, are, was.

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List three common action verbs.

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Run, jump, swim.

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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 a subject complement.