Action and linking verbs

An action verb tells

• how the action happen

• what the subject does

• how the story happen

• what the subject does not do

A Linking verb...

• tells how the action happen

• tells what the subject does

• link or joins the subject with the predicate

• describes the subject through the use of a verb

A predicate nominative...

• tells how the action happen

• tells what the subject does

• link or joins the subject with the predicate

• is a noun or pronoun followed by a linking verb that identifies or explains the subject

The apples were crunchy.

• Action verb

• Linking verb

• predicate nominative

We serve the bread with fresh butter.

• Action verb

• Linking verb

• predicate nominative

Erika is their neighbor.

• Action verb

• Linking verb

• predicate nominative

Hot coals heats the iron.

• Action verb

• Linking verb

• predicate nominative

Erika became impatient with the boys.

• Action verb

• Linking verb

• predicate nominative

Mathew is hungry, and his supper smells delicious.

• Action verb

• Linking verb

• predicate nominative

We passed the hot bread around the table.

• Action verb

• Linking verb

• predicate nominative