Action vs Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb 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. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'seem', and 'become'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The cake smells delicious.'

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Linking verb: 'smells'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She danced gracefully at the party.'

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Action verb: 'danced'.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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Linking verbs serve to connect the subject with additional information about the subject, often describing its state or condition.

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Provide an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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Example: 'The dog barks loudly.' (Action verb: 'barks').

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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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Example: 'He is a talented musician.' (Linking verb: 'is').

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How can you tell if a verb is action or linking?

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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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List three common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', and 'become'.

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and provides more information about the subject.