Action and Linking Verbs

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*Identify the ACTION verb in each sentence* Molly hammered the final nail.

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hammered

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*Identify the ACTION verb in each sentence* The snow piled up in the yard.

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piled

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*Identify the ACTION verb in the sentence* Lawrence petted the floppy-eared dog.

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petted

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*Identify the ACTION verb in the sentence* Reporters asked questions after the press conference.

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asked

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*Identify the ACTION verb in the sentence:* Have you shown anyone your new painting yet?

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shown

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Identify the LINKING verb in the sentence: Cassie should be here any minute.

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should be

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Identify the LINKING verb in the sentence: Sparky might be the smartest dog in the world!

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might be

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Identify the LINKING verb in the sentence: Our trip to Galveston may have been my best vacation ever.

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may have been

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*Identify the LINKING verb in the sentence* Lori will be president someday.

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will be

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Identify the LINKING verb in the sentence: We should have been finished by now.

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should have been