Linking Verbs

Is the underlined verb in the sentence a linking verb or an action verb? The citizens of New York feel relieved when they see Spidey swinging into action.

• Linking

• Action

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Is the underlined verb in the sentence linking or action? Sensing danger, Peter Parker looked for a secluded spot to change into Spiderman.

• linking

• action

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Is the underlined verb in the sentence linking or action? Even though Green Goblin stayed quiet, Spider Man could sense that the villain was near.

• linking

• action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Is the underlined verb in the sentence linking or action? Doctor Octopus appeared surprised to see Spider Man climbing the side of the building.

• linking

• action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Is the underlined verb in the sentence linking or action? Swooping out of the clear, blue sky, Spider Man suddenly appeared on the balcony.

• linking

• action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Find the linking verb in the sentence and write it below. Spider Man has the ability to stick to any surface, but how it works is a mystery to him.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Find the linking verb in the sentence and type it below. After he was bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter Parker became Spider Man.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Find the linking verb in the sentence and type it below. Peter Parker is a photographer by day and a crime-fighter by night.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

To work out if a verb is linking or action, substitute "is/was" or "are/were" for the verb. If the sentence still makes sense, the verb is probably a linking verb.

• True

• False