Action vs. Linking Verbs

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An action verb tells...

Back

what action someone or something is doing

Front

Linking verb tells...

Back

a description of the subject

Front

He tastes the apple.

Back

Action

Front

The apple tastes sour.

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Linking

Front

Astronauts eat freeze-dried food.

Back

Action

Front

They wear space suits when leaving the ship.

Back

Action

Front

Astronauts can be bored.

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Linking

Front

Astronauts can stay busy with work.

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Linking

Front

Identify the verb: There are many holidays astronauts celebrate.

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are

Front

Identify the verb: Early polar explorers also became bored on their trips.

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became