Verb and Adverb Quiz

The most common type of verb is this type, which indicates what the subject is doing.

• action verbs

• helping verbs

• linking verbs

• gluten-free verbs

An action verb is transitive if it directs action toward someone or something.

• True

• False

This type of verb can't stand alone; it helps the main verb fit properly into the sentence.

• action

• helping

• linking

• genetic

This verb type stands by itself, connecting something in the predicate to the subject.

• action
• helping
• linking
• Australian

Exercise 1: Distinguishing Between Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb as either Action or Linking.

3. Marion's clam sauce tastes slightly sweet.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

Exercise 1: Distinguishing Between Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb as either Action or Linking.

4. If Jeff feels sick, he should stay home.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

Exercise 1: Distinguishing Between Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb as either Action or Linking.

5. His face looks pale when he thinks about his debts.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

Exercise 1: Distinguishing Between Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb as either Action or Linking.

2. In their garden they grow tomatoes.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb

_{What type of verb is the word in red?}

The class cheered during the game.

• action verb
• helping verb
• linking verb

Exercise 1: Distinguishing Between Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb as either Action or Linking.

1. His voice sounds peculiar on the phone.

• Action Verb

• Linking Verb