Linking Verbs
Definition of linking verb
Links another word to the subject
Definition of action verb
Shows physical or mental action
Uses form of "be" helping verb
Present participle
The graduation present desired
Pink celluloid dresser set
The loyalty of family
"Keeping House"
Is this a linking verb?
Bryan looked in his Bible.
Actioin
Name the action verb: I will guide thee with mine eye.
will guide
Uses form of "have" helping verb
Past Participle
Tomboy who played a prank
Growing up
"Alas! Poor Annabelle!"
Name the linking verb in this sentence:
Joseph remained faithful to God in the time of temptation.
Remained
Name the action verb: The phone remained silent all night.
None
Forms past by adding -ed
Regular verbs
The small thing some people need that I can give
Smile
Realizing true value
"Mama and the Graduation Present"
Name the linking verb: The flower smelled sweet.
Smelled
Lying
past participle of eat
(have) eaten
Threw a brush because he was angry
Almanzo
Your smile can help someone
"A Smile as Small as Mine"
Name the linking verb: The Bible is the living Word of God.
Is
Name the correct action verb: Christ (raised, rose) Jarius's daughter to life again.
Raised
past of go
went
Man who was on ship that was torpedoed
Mr. Abner Larned
Choosing others over yourself
"How It Feels to Be Torpedoed"