Action and Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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A word that shows what someone or something does.

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What is a linking verb?

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A verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, describing a state of being.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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Run, jump, swim.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Is, are, was, were.

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What is the main function of a verb in a sentence?

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To show action or a state of being.

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

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Barked.

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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 difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show physical or mental actions, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information.

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What are some common linking verbs?

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Am, is, are, was, were, seem, become.

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In the sentence 'The flowers smell sweet,' what type of verb is 'smell'?

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Linking verb.