Verbs in Action

Identify the verb that denotes action in this sentence: The dog ran quickly to the park.

• ran

• quickly

• dog

• park

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: She appears exhausted after the extensive day.

• exhausted

• extensive

• appears

• after

Utilize an action verb to complete the sentence: The adolescents ___________ in the recreational area.

• engage in a game

• were

Utilize a linking verb to finish the sentence: The flowers ___________ stunning under the sunlight.

• smell

• taste

• feel

• appear

Identify the verb that shows action in this sentence: The chef made a tasty meal for the guests.

• watched

• cooked

• made

• ate

Identify the linking verb in this sentence: The cake smells delicious as it bakes in the oven.

• delicious

• bakes

• cake

• smells

Fill in the blank with an appropriate action verb: The pupils ___________ in preparation for their forthcoming tests.

• slumbering

• consuming

• examine

• jogging

Use a linking verb to complete the sentence: The melody ___________ comforting and relaxing to the audience.

• are

• have

• do

• is

Identify the verb that denotes an action in the following sentence: The birds chirped loudly in the morning.

• flew

• quiet

• sang

• chirped

Identify the linking verb in this sentence: The old book appears interesting to the readers.

• appears

• book

• interesting

• old