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Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to circle the verb in each sentence and then determine whether it is an action verb or a linking verb.
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- These verbs show physical or mental actions.
- Examples: *run, eat, think, write*
- These verbs connect the subject to a subject complement (often describing the subject).
- Common linking verbs: *be, become, seem, look, feel, taste, sound, smell, appear, remain*
- They do not show action.
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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(1) The problems became more difficult later in the test.
- Verb: *became*
- Type: Linking (because "became" connects "problems" to "more difficult")
✔ Answer: *became – linking*
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(2) Light objects float easily in the pool.
- Verb: *float*
- Type: Action (objects are moving)
✔ Answer: *float – action*
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(3) The workmen carried the boxes into the warehouse.
- Verb: *carried*
- Type: Action (physical movement)
✔ Answer: *carried – action*
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(4) These jeans are too small for me now.
- Verb: *are*
- Type: Linking (connects "jeans" to "too small")
✔ Answer: *are – linking*
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(5) There are twelve eggs in a carton.
- Verb: *are*
- Type: Linking ("There are" is a form of the linking verb "to be")
✔ Answer: *are – linking*
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(6) She attaches labels to the boxes.
- Verb: *attaches*
- Type: Action (she is performing a physical act)
✔ Answer: *attaches – action*
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(7) There is a pair of shoes near the door.
- Verb: *is*
- Type: Linking ("There is" = "exists", linking verb)
✔ Answer: *is – linking*
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(8) This door is very creaky.
- Verb: *is*
- Type: Linking (links "door" to "creaky")
✔ Answer: *is – linking*
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(9) This mechanical pencil has no more lead.
- Verb: *has*
- Type: Action (in this context, "has" means "possesses", which is an action verb)
⚠️ Note: While "have/has" can sometimes be used as a linking verb in rare cases, here it shows possession → action verb
✔ Answer: *has – action*
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(10) Andrew wants a new backpack.
- Verb: *wants*
- Type: Action (desire is a mental action)
✔ Answer: *wants – action*
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(11) Please hand me the red screwdriver.
- Verb: *hand*
- Type: Action (physical act of giving)
✔ Answer: *hand – action*
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(12) The brown suitcase looks heavy.
- Verb: *looks*
- Type: Linking (describes appearance; "looks" is a sensory linking verb)
✔ Answer: *looks – linking*
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(13) The big computer is very fast.
- Verb: *is*
- Type: Linking (connects "computer" to "fast")
✔ Answer: *is – linking*
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(14) Those dresses are very pretty.
- Verb: *are*
- Type: Linking (links "dresses" to "pretty")
✔ Answer: *are – linking*
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(15) There are three children in the park.
- Verb: *are*
- Type: Linking ("There are" = existence, linking verb)
✔ Answer: *are – linking*
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(16) There were a big car and a small car in the garage.
- Verb: *were*
- Type: Linking (same reason as above)
✔ Answer: *were – linking*
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(17) He felt happy after the test.
- Verb: *felt*
- Type: Linking (describes emotional state; "feel" is a linking verb when followed by an adjective like "happy")
✔ Answer: *felt – linking*
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(18) The copier is out of paper.
- Verb: *is*
- Type: Linking (links "copier" to "out of paper")
✔ Answer: *is – linking*
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(19) The computer starts with a chime.
- Verb: *starts*
- Type: Action (the computer begins operating — a physical process)
✔ Answer: *starts – action*
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(20) The cat’s fur feels very soft.
- Verb: *feels*
- Type: Linking (describes texture; "feels" is a sensory linking verb)
✔ Answer: *feels – linking*
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| Sentence | Verb | Type |
|--------|-------------|------------|
| (1) | became | linking |
| (2) | float | action |
| (3) | carried | action |
| (4) | are | linking |
| (5) | are | linking |
| (6) | attaches | action |
| (7) | is | linking |
| (8) | is | linking |
| (9) | has | action |
| (10) | wants | action |
| (11) | hand | action |
| (12) | looks | linking |
| (13) | is | linking |
| (14) | are | linking |
| (15) | are | linking |
| (16) | were | linking |
| (17) | felt | linking |
| (18) | is | linking |
| (19) | starts | action |
| (20) | feels | linking |
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💡 Tips for Identifying Linking Verbs:
- Ask: Does the verb describe the subject? If yes, likely linking.
- Try replacing the verb with "is" or "seems." If the sentence still makes sense, it's likely a linking verb.
- Example: “The cake tastes good.” → “The cake is good.” → Makes sense → linking verb.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for any specific sentence!
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🔹 What are Action Verbs?
- These verbs show physical or mental actions.
- Examples: *run, eat, think, write*
🔹 What are Linking Verbs?
- These verbs connect the subject to a subject complement (often describing the subject).
- Common linking verbs: *be, become, seem, look, feel, taste, sound, smell, appear, remain*
- They do not show action.
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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(1) The problems became more difficult later in the test.
- Verb: *became*
- Type: Linking (because "became" connects "problems" to "more difficult")
✔ Answer: *became – linking*
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(2) Light objects float easily in the pool.
- Verb: *float*
- Type: Action (objects are moving)
✔ Answer: *float – action*
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(3) The workmen carried the boxes into the warehouse.
- Verb: *carried*
- Type: Action (physical movement)
✔ Answer: *carried – action*
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(4) These jeans are too small for me now.
- Verb: *are*
- Type: Linking (connects "jeans" to "too small")
✔ Answer: *are – linking*
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(5) There are twelve eggs in a carton.
- Verb: *are*
- Type: Linking ("There are" is a form of the linking verb "to be")
✔ Answer: *are – linking*
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(6) She attaches labels to the boxes.
- Verb: *attaches*
- Type: Action (she is performing a physical act)
✔ Answer: *attaches – action*
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(7) There is a pair of shoes near the door.
- Verb: *is*
- Type: Linking ("There is" = "exists", linking verb)
✔ Answer: *is – linking*
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(8) This door is very creaky.
- Verb: *is*
- Type: Linking (links "door" to "creaky")
✔ Answer: *is – linking*
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(9) This mechanical pencil has no more lead.
- Verb: *has*
- Type: Action (in this context, "has" means "possesses", which is an action verb)
⚠️ Note: While "have/has" can sometimes be used as a linking verb in rare cases, here it shows possession → action verb
✔ Answer: *has – action*
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(10) Andrew wants a new backpack.
- Verb: *wants*
- Type: Action (desire is a mental action)
✔ Answer: *wants – action*
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(11) Please hand me the red screwdriver.
- Verb: *hand*
- Type: Action (physical act of giving)
✔ Answer: *hand – action*
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(12) The brown suitcase looks heavy.
- Verb: *looks*
- Type: Linking (describes appearance; "looks" is a sensory linking verb)
✔ Answer: *looks – linking*
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(13) The big computer is very fast.
- Verb: *is*
- Type: Linking (connects "computer" to "fast")
✔ Answer: *is – linking*
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(14) Those dresses are very pretty.
- Verb: *are*
- Type: Linking (links "dresses" to "pretty")
✔ Answer: *are – linking*
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(15) There are three children in the park.
- Verb: *are*
- Type: Linking ("There are" = existence, linking verb)
✔ Answer: *are – linking*
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(16) There were a big car and a small car in the garage.
- Verb: *were*
- Type: Linking (same reason as above)
✔ Answer: *were – linking*
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(17) He felt happy after the test.
- Verb: *felt*
- Type: Linking (describes emotional state; "feel" is a linking verb when followed by an adjective like "happy")
✔ Answer: *felt – linking*
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(18) The copier is out of paper.
- Verb: *is*
- Type: Linking (links "copier" to "out of paper")
✔ Answer: *is – linking*
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(19) The computer starts with a chime.
- Verb: *starts*
- Type: Action (the computer begins operating — a physical process)
✔ Answer: *starts – action*
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(20) The cat’s fur feels very soft.
- Verb: *feels*
- Type: Linking (describes texture; "feels" is a sensory linking verb)
✔ Answer: *feels – linking*
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
| Sentence | Verb | Type |
|--------|-------------|------------|
| (1) | became | linking |
| (2) | float | action |
| (3) | carried | action |
| (4) | are | linking |
| (5) | are | linking |
| (6) | attaches | action |
| (7) | is | linking |
| (8) | is | linking |
| (9) | has | action |
| (10) | wants | action |
| (11) | hand | action |
| (12) | looks | linking |
| (13) | is | linking |
| (14) | are | linking |
| (15) | are | linking |
| (16) | were | linking |
| (17) | felt | linking |
| (18) | is | linking |
| (19) | starts | action |
| (20) | feels | linking |
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💡 Tips for Identifying Linking Verbs:
- Ask: Does the verb describe the subject? If yes, likely linking.
- Try replacing the verb with "is" or "seems." If the sentence still makes sense, it's likely a linking verb.
- Example: “The cake tastes good.” → “The cake is good.” → Makes sense → linking verb.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for any specific sentence!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of action linking verb worksheet.
