
Linking Verbs vs. Action Verbs Explained

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6th - 10th Grade
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Sophia Harris
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an action verb?
A verb that links two nouns.
A verb that describes a state of being.
A verb that describes an action.
A verb that connects the subject to additional information.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a linking verb?
To show possession.
To connect the subject to additional information.
To indicate a question.
To describe an action.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a linking verb?
Dance
Run
Jump
Is
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the linking verb 'is' do in the sentence 'Isaac Hayes is the dude'?
Indicates a question.
Describes an action.
Connects Isaac Hayes to the noun 'dude'.
Shows possession.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a form of the verb 'be'?
Is
Was
Will be
Seem
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many specific linking verbs are mentioned in the video?
8
5
10
12
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the linking verb 'is' do in the sentence 'Frank Jr. is a frog'?
Indicates a question.
Shows possession.
Connects Frank Jr. to the noun 'frog'.
Describes an action.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
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