Linking/ Action Verbs
What is a linking verb? (What does it show)
a state of being
3
What are the 3 components of a complete sentence?
Subject, Verb, Complete Thought
A transitive verb is followed by what?
a direct object
what is a direct object?
a who or what (noun) after the verb, receiving action of the verb
What is an action verb? (what does it show)
an action
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Sentence or fragment:
If I go to Wal-Mart today.
Fragment
an intransitive verb is followed by what?
nothing; not a direct object
ID the direct object(s):
Umbrellas have a long history.
history
Linking or action verb:
The ghost APPEARED at the end of the hallway.
action
correlative conjunctions always come in...
pairs
What is the subject of this sentence?
Bring me some coffee, please.
YOU
What is the main verb in this sentence?
Should my manager speak to you about the cost of paper?
speak
ID the direct object(s):
The baby doesn't eat fruit yet.
fruit
linking or action:
Michael APPEARS sad today.
linking
What type of conjunction?
The swimmer was exhausted BUT proud
coordinating
Identify the adjective:
The game was played on a cold day.
cold
What is the helping verb in this sentence?
Should my manager speak to you about the cost of paper?
should
ID the direct object(s):
William Shakespeare wrote sonnets and plays.
sonnets, plays
linking or action:
We FEEL fine.
linking
What type of conjunction(s)?
We need BOTH cucumbers AND tomatoes for the salad.
correlative
Identify the adverb:
We usually go away during August.
usually
Transitive or intransitive:
I gave Michael the cake.
transitive
ID the direct object(s):
Mom planted cabbage, tomatoes, lettuce, and peppers.
cabbage-tomatoes-lettuce-peppers