Quiz #5 Verb Types

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What is a Verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action, a state of being, or links the subject to more information in the sentence.

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What are Action Verbs?

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Action verbs are words that express an action, telling us what the subject of the sentence is doing physically or mentally.

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Examples of Action Verbs

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run, jump, eat, think, dream

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What are Physical Action Verbs?

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Physical Action verbs describe an action you can see. Example: The dog ran across the yard.

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What are Mental Action Verbs?

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Mental Action verbs describe an action happening in your mind. Example: She thought about the answer.

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What are Linking Verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of the sentence to a noun or adjective that describes or identifies it.

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Common Linking Verbs

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am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been

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Other Linking Verbs

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appear, seem, become, feel, grow, look, remain, sound, taste

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How do Linking Verbs Work?

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Linking verbs connect the subject to additional information.

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Example of Linking Verbs

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The cake is delicious. 'Is' links the subject 'cake' to the description 'delicious.'