Action or Linking?

Action or Linking?

ACTION VERBS

Action verbs can be physical actions - Mr. Showman ran down the hall.

OR

Action verbs can be mental actions - Mrs. Jorgensen doubts it will snow soon.

LINKING VERBS

Remember linking verbs are used to connect the subject with describes or identifies it.

Mrs. Jorgensen is a teacher.

Mr. Showman was hungry for lunch.

Ms. Lurski is new to Bennington Middle School.

Some verbs can be both!

Verbs below can be action or linking.....

Appear, Become, Feel, Grow, Look, Seem, Remain, Smell, Sound, Stay, Taste

You have to think through the sentence to decide if it is an action or linking (connecting!) verb.

LET'S PRACTICE!

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses "appeared" as a LINKING verb?

• Mary suddenly appeared in the doorway.

• She appeared nervous.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses "looked" as a LINKING verb?

• The car looked brand new.

• She looked everywhere to find her keys.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses "grew" as an ACTION verb?

• The gardener grew some flowers.

• Mr. Showman grew annoyed with Mrs. Jorgensen's questions.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses "tastes" as an ACTION verb?

• The koala tastes a leaf.

• Does the pizza taste good?

Multiple Choice

Which verb uses "smell" as LINKING verb?

• We smell the eucalyptus tree.

• It smells pleasant.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses "feel" as an ACTION verb?

• We feel the tree’s bark.

• It feels smooth.

Multiple Choice

Ethan writes his assignments in his planner.

• action

• linking

Multiple Choice

The new blanket felt so soft.

• action

• linking

Multiple Choice

You can see so many interesting animals at the zoo.

• action

• linking

Multiple Choice

The anteater is one example.

• action

• linking