Verbs- Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

Front

What is an action verb?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

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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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

barks

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

Back

are

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

True or False: Action verbs can be physical actions only.

Back

False - Action verbs can also express mental actions.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

True or False: Linking verbs can be used to describe the state of being of the subject.

Back

True

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

To link the subject to a subject complement that describes or identifies it.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Give an example of a sentence with an action verb.

Back

She runs every morning.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Give an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

Back

He is a teacher.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What are some common linking verbs?

Back

Common linking verbs include 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'be', 'being', and 'been'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B