Linking vs. Action Verbs in English

What is the main difference between a linking verb and an action verb?

• A linking verb shows action, while an action verb does not.

• A linking verb always has an object, while an action verb does not.

• A linking verb connects the subject to more information, while an action verb shows action.

• A linking verb can be used in continuous tenses, while an action verb cannot.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of linking verbs?

• They provide more information about the subject.

• They act like an equal sign.

• They do not show action.

• They can be used in continuous tenses.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which verb is typically not used as an action verb?

• Feel

• Appear

• Become

• To be

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

In the sentence 'The music group appeared tired,' what type of verb is 'appeared'?

• Modal verb

• Auxiliary verb

• Linking verb

• Action verb

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Why can't we say 'She was growing more beautiful every day'?

• Because 'grow' cannot be used as a linking verb.

• Because linking verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses.

• Because 'grow' is always an action verb.

• Because 'beautiful' is not an appropriate adjective.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

In the sentence 'She was smelling flowers,' what type of verb is 'smelling'?

• Modal verb

• Action verb

• Auxiliary verb

• Linking verb

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'stay' as a linking verb?

• He is staying in a hotel.

• They decided to stay friends.

• The dog stayed outside.

• She was staying late.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

In the sentence 'The storm turned ugly,' what type of verb is 'turned'?

• Action verb

• Linking verb

• Auxiliary verb

• Modal verb

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What should follow an action verb?

• A phrase

• A noun

• An adverb

• An adjective

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is the purpose of a linking verb in a sentence?

• To indicate tense

• To show action

• To connect the subject to additional information

• To modify the subject

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B