Action and Linking Verbs

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Main function of an action verb?

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Express an action or state of being.

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Example of an action verb:

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She dances gracefully.

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Role of a linking verb:

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Connects the subject to a subject complement.

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Example of a linking verb:

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The sky is blue.

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Identifying an action verb in a sentence:

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Look for a word that describes an action someone or something is doing.

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Common action verbs:

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run, eat, sleep, talk, write, read, jump, laugh, cry, dance

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Can a verb be both an action and linking verb?

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Yes

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Example of a verb that is both action and linking:

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feel

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Importance of distinguishing action vs linking verbs?

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Identify the verb's function in a sentence.

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Use an action and linking verb in a sentence.

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She feels happy.