Let’s Review…

Action and Linking Verbs

Action Verbs

• Action verbs tell us what the subject is doing.

• Action verbs sometimes have objects that receive the action of the subject.

• Action verbs can be found by asking the question, “Can I…?”

Action Verb examples

swim hike talk

ran ride throw

catch walk created

Linking Verbs

• Linking verbs act as an equals (=) sign in the sentence.

• The subject is not doing anything. Instead, it is or is like something else in the sentence.

• Linking verbs tell us that the subject has a word in the predicate that renames it (a noun) or describes it (an adjective).

• In other words, they are equal.

Linking Verb examples

• Linking verbs include the forms of the verb to be

- is, am, was, were, are, be, being, been

Mr. Childers is the nicest teacher at school.

Think of the linking verb as an equal (=) sign.

Mr. Childers = the nicest teacher at school

A linking verb will ALWAYS have a word in the predicate that it links to the subject.

Remember, to find the subject, ask yourself, “Who or what are they talking about?”

What is the linking verb in the sentence?

The trees are beautiful in the fall.

The play was exciting.

It seemed like a good idea at the time.

Ice cream is my favorite dessert.

This water tastes funny.

More Practice…

The report cards were terrible.

That couple seems pleasant.

We were delirious with joy.

Your TurnNumber your paper from 1-10. Read each

sentence and write down the verb and they

type of verb. For example:

1. The girl swam the race.

Your answer should be written like this:

1. swam, action

1. Davy Crockett was a real person.2. My dad worked as a lawyer.3. You can hear the music on the radio.4. The girl created a pretty painting.5. We are really fast runner.6. I agree that it is cold in here.7. A popular tall tale hero is Pecos Bill.8. I am going to the store.9. He is a nice boy.10. I tried really hard on my homework.