KINDS OF VERBS

The twins followed the boy towards the river. The verb used in the sentence is a/an ___________

• Linking Verb

• Action Verb

The woman and her son entered the house. The verb used in the sentence is a/an ___________

• Linking Verb

• Action Verb

Candice looked handsome in his trekking outfit. The verb used in the sentence is a/an ___________

• Linking Verb

• Action Verb

The aroma of grilled pork belly smells appetizing. The verb used in the sentence is a/an ___________

• Linking Verb

• Action Verb

Monaliza tastes different dishes every time she goes out of town. The verb used in the sentence is a/an ___________

• Linking Verb

• Action Verb

Justin tried his best to win the competition. Tried in the sentence is an intransitive verb.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

there is an indirect object in the sentence (the answer to what)

Justin tried what?

answer: his best

Which sentence uses a transitive verb?

• The children clapped with excitement.

• Please stay beside me.

• I cannot accept this expensive gift

Michael kicked the ball towards the field. The indirect object in the sentence is the field.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The answer to the "what" is the ball

Which sentence uses an transitive verb?

• This house belongs to you now.

• Please take care of it.

• The climate changes because of pollution.

Answer explanation

indirect object or the answer to "what" can be a noun or a pronoun

Linking verbs can be followed by an action verb.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Linking verbs are used as the main verb in a sentence. You cannot add another verb.