action verbs vs. linking verbs

Identify the type of verbs highlighted in red in each of the sentences in this quiz:
My best friend is the funniest person in class.

• linking
• action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

My brother rode his bike all the way to the mall.

• linking
• action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

I am a better reader this year

• linking
• action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

We cut the wood in the backyard.

• action
• linking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Why is she acting in a play when she is so sick?

• linking
• action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Where are we going on the field trip?

• action
• linking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What are your plans for Christmas?

• linking
• action

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

She will stand at the back of the line.

• action
• linking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

The new student looks mean.

• action
• linking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

The football team will be the winning team tomorrow night.

• action
• linking

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B