Action vs Linking Verbs - GHMS

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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, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. It shows what the subject is doing.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The puppy appears healthy,' 'appears' is the linking verb.

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Give an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog smelled the baked bread,' 'smelled' is the action verb.

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What is the difference between linking and action verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject to more information about the subject, while action verbs show what the subject is doing.

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List three common linking verbs.

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am, is, are.

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List three common action verbs.

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run, jump, think.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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If you can replace the verb with 'is' or 'are' and the sentence still makes sense, it is likely a linking verb.

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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 complement.

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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.