KINDS OF VERBS

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

• Linking Verb

• Action Verb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

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

• Linking Verb

• Action Verb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

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

• Linking Verb

• Action Verb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

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

• Linking Verb

• Action Verb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

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

• Linking Verb

• Action Verb

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which sentence uses a transitive verb?

• The children clapped with excitement.

• Please stay beside me.

• I cannot accept this expensive gift

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.8.1A

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.8.1A

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.4.1B