Action & Linking Verbs

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What is an action verb?

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

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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 'were'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'Ontario is its home province.'

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is

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

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barks

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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

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Provide an example of a sentence with an action verb.

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She runs every morning.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb.

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He is a teacher.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'Niagara Falls is a most spectacular natural wonder!'

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is

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What are some common linking verbs?

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