Linking vs. Action Verbs in English
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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Lucas Foster
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between a linking verb and an action verb?
A linking verb shows action, while an action verb does not.
A linking verb always has an object, while an action verb does not.
A linking verb connects the subject to more information, while an action verb shows action.
A linking verb can be used in continuous tenses, while an action verb cannot.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of linking verbs?
They provide more information about the subject.
They act like an equal sign.
They do not show action.
They can be used in continuous tenses.
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CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which verb is typically not used as an action verb?
Feel
Appear
Become
To be
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'The music group appeared tired,' what type of verb is 'appeared'?
Modal verb
Auxiliary verb
Linking verb
Action verb
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't we say 'She was growing more beautiful every day'?
Because 'grow' cannot be used as a linking verb.
Because linking verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses.
Because 'grow' is always an action verb.
Because 'beautiful' is not an appropriate adjective.
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CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'She was smelling flowers,' what type of verb is 'smelling'?
Modal verb
Action verb
Auxiliary verb
Linking verb
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'stay' as a linking verb?
He is staying in a hotel.
They decided to stay friends.
The dog stayed outside.
She was staying late.
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CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
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