Understanding Action and Linking Verbs

What is the primary function of an action verb?

• To connect the subject to more information

• To rename the subject

• To show what someone or something is doing

• To describe the subject

Which of the following is an example of a linking verb?

• Write

• Is

• Jump

• Run

How can you test if a verb is a linking verb?

• Replace it with 'run' or 'jump'

• Check if it describes an action

• See if it ends with 'ing'

• Replace it with 'is' or 'are'

In the sentence 'The soup smells delicious', what role does 'smells' play?

• Adjective

• Noun

• Linking verb

• Action verb

Which sentence contains an action verb?

• The cat is fluffy.

• The dog runs in the park.

• The soup tastes good.

• She seems happy.