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, 'run', 'jump', and 'swim' are action 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 or an adjective. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'seem'.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The dog barks loudly.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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She is happy.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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Linking verbs can often be replaced with 'is' or 'are' without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the role of action verbs in a sentence?

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Action verbs show what the subject is doing, providing clarity and detail to the action.

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Can a verb be both action and linking?

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No, a verb is either an action verb or a linking verb, but not both at the same time.

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What is the difference between 'seem' and 'run'?

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'Seem' is a linking verb that describes a state of being, while 'run' is an action verb that describes a physical action.

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List three common linking verbs.

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Is, are, was.

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List three common action verbs.

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Jump, dance, write.