Action & Linking Verbs

Action & Linking Verbs

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The French probably invented tennis in about 1150.

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At one time people called the game lawn tennis.

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In 1874 Mary E. Outerbridge observed tennis in Bermuda.

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She brought a net, tennis balls, and racquets back to the United States.

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She established the first court in New York City.

Multiple Choice

Our pitcher appears very nervous today.

• action verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

He shows a serious lack of concentration.

• action verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

One player turned a pop fly into a home run.

• action verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

The home team was the winner.

• action verb

• linking verb

Multiple Choice

Fans of the team grew ecstatic.

• action verb

• linking verb