Action Verbs vs Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb is a word that describes a physical or mental action. Examples include 'run', 'jump', and 'think'.

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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 'seem'.

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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barks

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She is happy.'

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is

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What is the purpose of an action verb in a sentence?

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The purpose of an action verb is to express what the subject is doing.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb in a sentence?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to connect 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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The flowers are beautiful.

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What is the linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'?

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tastes

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What is the action verb in the sentence: 'They played soccer in the park.'?

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played