Action & Linking Verbs

Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

• He is a teacher.

• She runs fast.

• They are playing soccer.

• The dog barked loudly.

What role do action verbs play in a sentence?

• They describe the subject's characteristics.

• They indicate what the subject is doing.

• They connect the subject to additional information.

• They provide context for the sentence.

Provide an example of a sentence with an action verb.

• She runs every morning.

• The sky is blue.

• He is a doctor.

• They are happy.

What is the purpose of a linking verb?

• To link the subject to additional information about the subject.

• To show action performed by the subject.

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To indicate the time of the action.

Can a sentence have both an action verb and a linking verb? Provide an example.

• Yes, for example: 'The cat is sleeping on the mat.' (is - linking verb, sleeping - action verb)

• No, a sentence can only have one type of verb.

• Yes, for example: 'She runs fast.' (runs - action verb)

• Yes, for example: 'He is tall.' (is - linking verb)

What are some common linking verbs?

• am, is, are, was, were, be, being, and been

• run, jump, swim, and fly

• think, believe, know, and understand

• happy, sad, angry, and excited

What is an action verb?

• A verb that describes a state of being.

• A verb that expresses physical or mental action.

• A verb that connects the subject to additional information.

• A verb that indicates a command or request.

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'Niagara Falls is a most spectacular natural wonder!'

• was

• are

• is

• become

What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

• Action verbs describe feelings, while linking verbs show actions.

• Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.

• Action verbs are always in the past tense, while linking verbs are in the present tense.

• Action verbs are used only in questions, while linking verbs are used in statements.

What is a subject complement?

• A word or phrase that follows a linking verb and provides more information about the subject.

• A type of verb that shows action or state of being.

• A noun that describes the action of the subject.

• An adjective that modifies the subject directly.