4th Grade Grammar/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, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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Give examples of common linking verbs.

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am, is, are, was, were, seem, become.

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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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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is happy.'

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is.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'The cat jumped over the fence.'

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jumped.

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What is the difference between linking verbs 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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Choose the linking verb in the sentence: 'They are friends.'

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are.

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Choose the action verb in the sentence: 'He runs every morning.'

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runs.

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What is the role of the verb in a sentence?

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The verb expresses the action or state of being of the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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smell.