Action & Linking Verbs

What is an action verb?

• It describes the noun.

• It tells what the subject does.

• It shows a state of being.

• It is a noun followed by a linking verb.

What is a linking verb?

• It describes the verb.

• It describes the noun.

• It shows a state of being.

• It tells what the subject does.

What is the underline word in the sentence. We slept 8 hours.

• linking verb

• action verb

• predicate nominative

• noun

What is the underline word in the sentence. My students work hard in their project.

• linking verb

• action verb

• predicate nominative

• noun

What is the underline word in the sentence. Gil and Monica are Physical Education teachers.

• linking verb

• action verb

• predicate nominative

• noun

What is the underline word in the sentence. Our books were stolen.

• linking verbs

• action verbs

• predicate nominative

• noun

What is the underline word in the sentence. Jonathan is the best student in 3rd grade.

• linking verb

• action verb

• predicate nominative

• noun

What is the underline word in the sentence. Rebecca felt her exam was very easy.

• linking verb

• action verb

• predicate nominative

• noun

What is the underline word in the sentence. Swimming seems easy, but in reality it is hard.

• action / linking

• action / action

• linking / action

• linking / linking

What is the underline word in the sentence. Miss Rosy was the music teacher last year.

• action / linking

• action / predicate nominative

• linking / predicate nominative

• linking / action