Action vs Linking Verbs

Identify the verb in each sentence as action or linking:

The couple attended the opening night of the play.

• action

• linking

Identify the verb in each sentence as action or linking:

I love Van Gogh's painting Starry Night.

• action

• linking

Identify the verb in each sentence as action or linking:

Robbie chopped wood for the campfire.

• action

• linking

Identify the verb in each sentence as action or linking:

The bell rang at the end of class.

• action

• linking

This new recipe tastes different.

• action verb

• linking verb

The fries were too cold now.

• action verb

• linking verb

That dress looks amazing on you.

• action verb

• linking verb

The sheets were clean and fresh.

• action verb

• linking verb

The lesson seemed easy.

• action verb

• linking verb

Identify the verb in each sentence as action or linking:

Your idea seems like a good one.

• action

• linking