Verbs- Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What are action verbs?

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Action verbs are verbs that express physical or mental actions. Examples include 'run', 'think', and 'jump'.

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs connect 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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What is the function of a linking verb?

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The function of a linking verb is to link the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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The cat chased the mouse.

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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He is a teacher.

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How can you tell if a verb is an action verb?

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If the verb describes a physical or mental action, it is an action verb.

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How can you tell if a verb is a linking verb?

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If the verb connects the subject to a noun or adjective that describes it, it is a linking verb.