ACTION AND 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', 'think', and 'create.'

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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. Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'seem.'

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Identify the verb: 'They ARE important to each civilization.' Is it an action verb or a linking verb?

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Linking verb (L) - 'ARE' connects the subject 'They' to the complement 'important.'

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Identify the verb: 'Early civilizations UNDERSTOOD the value of myths.' Is it an action verb or a linking verb?

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Action verb (A) - 'UNDERSTOOD' describes the action performed by 'Early civilizations.'

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Identify the verb: 'Myths and tales often SEEM true.' Is it an action verb or a linking verb?

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Linking verb (L) - 'SEEM' connects the subject 'Myths and tales' to the complement 'true.'

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Identify the verb: 'Myths ARE part of every culture.' Is it an action verb or a linking verb?

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Linking verb (L) - 'ARE' connects the subject 'Myths' to the complement 'part of every culture.'

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Identify the verb: 'Myths and tales ANSWERED questions about the world.' Is it an action verb or a linking verb?

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Action verb (A) - 'ANSWERED' describes the action performed by 'Myths and tales.'

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs express physical or mental actions, while linking verbs 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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Example: 'The dog BARKED loudly.' (BARKED is the action verb.)

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Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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Example: 'She IS a talented artist.' (IS is the linking verb.)