Verbs- Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'think', and 'jump'.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun or an adjective. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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is

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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runs

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True or False: Linking verbs can show action.

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False

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to link the subject to additional information about the subject, such as a description or identification.

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List three common linking verbs.

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is, are, was

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In the sentence 'He seems happy', what type of verb is 'seems'?

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linking verb

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In the sentence 'They are playing soccer', what type of verb is 'are'?

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linking verb (helping verb in this context)

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.