Action Verbs
What is the action verb: Annie rode the bus to school.
What is the linking verb: Emily was in the school play.
was
What is the verb phrase: The whole family had wanted to vacation in Florida.
had wanted
Verb and Action or Linking Verb?
The farmer grew bean and tomatoes.
Grew = Action Verb
Verb? Transitive or Intransitive?
We lived in Florida for two years.
Lived = Intransitive
What is the action verb: In the shower, Tom sang all the latest radio commercials.
sang
What is the linking verb? No one is green with envy.
is
What is the verb phrase: The woman is writing a novel about her life.
is writing
Verb? Action or Linking Verb?
My mom's new sweater feels nice.
Feels = Linking Verb
Verb? Transitive or Intransitive?
Tom cleans his room every day.
Cleans = Transitive
What is the action verb: Helen brought me the nicest batch of brownies.
brought
What is the linking verb: The hill seemed suddenly lost from view.
What is the verb phrase: All drivers should check the rear view mirror frequently.
should check
Verb? Action or Linking Verb?
The taco with the hot sauce tastes very spicy.
Tastes = Linking Verb
Verb? Transitive or Intransitive?
Mark and Mary set the table for dinner.
Set = Transitive
drank
What is the linking verb: Mom's apple pie smells delicious.
smells
What is the verb phrase: My family could have eaten the entire chocolate cake!
could have eaten
Verb? Action or Linking Verb?
The wheels turned slowly in the mud.
Turned = Action Verb
Verb? Transitive or Intransitive?
The children sat quietly at the table.
Sat = Intransitive
What is the action verb: The fierce wind blew the leaves off the tree.
blew
What is the linking verb: Right now his voice sounds very high and clear.
sounds
What is the verb phrase: This park has been preserved since 1893.
has been preserved
Verb? Action or Linking Verb?
The chili smells absolutely delicious!
Smells = Linking Verb
Verb? Transitive or Intransitive?
Many students sleep late on the weekends.
Sleep = Intransitive