Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the action verb in the following sentence: The dog barked loudly.

• barked

• running

• sleeping

• jumped

Identify the linking verb in the following sentence: She seems happy.

• appears

• looks

• feels

• seems

Differentiate between action and linking verbs with examples.

• Action verbs always end in -ing

• Action verbs describe emotions or feelings

• Linking verbs indicate a state of being

• Action verbs show an action or movement, while linking verbs connect the subject to a subject complement.

Use an action verb in a sentence to describe a physical activity.

• He danced in the park.

• She ran to the store.

• They swam in the pool.

• I sang at the concert.

Use a linking verb in a sentence to connect the subject to a subject complement.

• They become friends.

• I smell the flowers.

• He run fast.

• She is happy.

Identify the action verb in the following sentence: The children played in the park.

• in

• parked

• played

• children

Identify the linking verb in the following sentence: The cake smells delicious.

• feels

• tastes

• smells

• looks

Explain the difference between action and linking verbs and provide examples for each.

• Action verbs show action or movement, while linking verbs connect the subject to a subject complement.

• Action verbs are used with singular subjects, while linking verbs are used with plural subjects.

• Action verbs are used in the past tense, while linking verbs are used in the present tense.

• Action verbs are always transitive, while linking verbs are always intransitive.

Write a sentence using an action verb to describe an ongoing action.

• He eats dinner every night.

• I go to the gym after work.

• They play soccer on weekends.

• She is running in the park.

Write a sentence using a linking verb to connect the subject to an adjective.

• He am tired.

• They are sad.

• She is happy.

• I was smart.