Verb types

At 18 months, the puppies learn special skills.

• action
• linking
• helping

Some puppies might be better at one job.

• action
• linking
• helping

Charlie has a hard time sticking to a diet, because he really loves rich, sweet desserts

• action
• linking
• helping

Identify the verb (or verb phrase) in the following sentence 
Elmer Sperry is best known for his development of gyroscopes.

• is
• known
• is best known
• is known

Identify the verb in the following sentence:
World War II was the most destructive war in human history.

• was
• destructive
• history
• war

Identify the type of verb in the following sentence. The verb is red.
Every month, bands from across the country visit New Your City.

• Action
• Linking

The girl was frightened.

• action
• linking

Audrey cooked spaghetti for her friends. 

• action
• linking

Bob looked out the window. 

• action
• linking

Identify the linking verb in the sentence.
She seemed nervous.  

• she
• seemed
• nervous