Action Verbs vs. Linking Verbs

Which of the following is a linking verb?

• Jump

• Run

• Is

• Write

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which sentence contains an action verb?

• She is very happy today.

• He runs five miles every morning.

• They were in the park.

• I am a teacher.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Identify the linking verb in this sentence: "The soup smells delicious."

• Soup

• Smells

• Delicious

• The

Which sentence has a linking verb?

• He bought a new car.

• She feels tired after the long trip.

• We played soccer yesterday.

• They opened the door.

Choose the sentence with an action verb.

• She looks beautiful in that dress.

• The dog barks loudly at night.

• He is a good singer.

• They are my best friends.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is the most common linking verb?

• Have

• Go

• Be

• Take

Identify the action verb in this sentence: "Tom wrote a letter to his friend."

• Wrote

• Letter

• Friend

• A

Which of the following is NOT a linking verb?

• Seems

• Appears

• Runs

• Becomes

What is the linking verb in this sentence? "They were excited about the trip."

• Were

• Excited

• About

• Trip

Which sentence contains both an action verb and a linking verb?

• She feels happy and dances with joy.

• He is very tall and strong.

• The cat sleeps all day.

• They were in the house.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B