7th Grade Verbs Test

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'think', and 'collect'.

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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 'tasted'.

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and its helping verbs. For example, in 'do not like', 'do' is the helping verb and 'like' is the main verb.

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How do you identify a predicate noun?

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A predicate noun follows a linking verb and renames the subject. For example, in 'He is a teacher', 'teacher' is the predicate noun.

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What is the difference between physical and mental action verbs?

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Physical action verbs describe actions that can be seen or heard, like 'jump' or 'shout'. Mental action verbs describe actions that occur in the mind, like 'believe' or 'consider'.

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What is an example of a sentence with a linking verb?

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An example is 'The soup tastes delicious.' Here, 'tastes' is the linking verb connecting 'soup' to 'delicious'.

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb expresses the action or state of being of the subject in a sentence.

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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. It can be a noun or an adjective.

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

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If the verb shows an action that can be performed, it is an action verb. If it connects the subject to more information, it is a linking verb.

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What is an example of a verb phrase in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'They are playing soccer', 'are playing' is the verb phrase.