Action or Linking

Identify the verb in the following sentence:

The dancers practiced their routine before the performance. 

• before

• routine

• practiced

• performance

Identify the verb in the following sentence:

After the basketball game, we were sweaty.

• were

• after

• sweaty

• game

Identify the verb in the following sentence:

Alex and Marsha questioned Mr. Schlote about his fabulously decorated star shirt.

• fabulously

• decorated

• questioned

• about

Is the underlined word an action verb or a linking verb?

The glass seemed dirty.

• action verb

• linking verb

Is the underlined word an action verb or a linking verb?

The book is a best seller.

• action verb

• linking verb

Is the underlined word an action verb or a linking verb?

The teacher became frustrated with her students' grades on the test.

• action verb

• linking verb

Which sentence uses "appeared" as a LINKING verb?

• Mary suddenly appeared in the doorway.

• She appeared nervous.

Which sentence uses "looked" as a LINKING verb?

• The car looked brand new.

• She looked everywhere to find her keys.

Which sentence uses "grew" as an ACTION verb?

• The gardener grew some flowers.

• Mr. Showman grew annoyed with Mrs. Jorgensen's questions.

Which sentence uses "tastes" as an ACTION verb?

• The koala tastes a leaf.

• Does the pizza taste good?