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, in the sentence 'The dog runs fast,' 'runs' is the action verb.

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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. For example, in 'She is happy,' 'is' is the linking verb.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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'The boy kicked the ball.' Here, 'kicked' is the action verb.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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'The flowers smell beautiful.' Here, 'smell' is the linking verb.

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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 'jump.'

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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 it, often forms of 'to be' like 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' or 'were.'

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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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List three common linking verbs.

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

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What role do action verbs play in a sentence?

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Action verbs show the action that the subject is performing, making the sentence dynamic.

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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 linking it to a subject complement.