Let's solve this worksheet step by step using the rule provided:
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Rule: Replace the underlined verb with *am, is, are, was, or were*.
> - If the sentence still makes sense →
linking verb (L)
> - If it doesn’t make sense →
action verb (A)
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1. I felt angry after my sister dropped the last piece of cake on the floor.
- Test: "I
was angry..." → Makes sense.
- Conclusion:
L (linking verb) — describes a state of being.
✔ Answer: L
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2. Maria felt the straps to make sure they were fastened correctly.
- Test: "Maria
was the straps..." → Doesn't make sense.
- Conclusion:
A (action verb) — she physically touched/checked the straps.
✔ Answer: A
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3. The guard sounded the alarm when the enemy approached.
- Test: "The guard
was the alarm..." → Doesn't make sense.
- Conclusion:
A (action verb) — the guard caused the alarm to go off.
✔ Answer: A
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4. That sounds like an excellent idea.
- Test: "That
is like an excellent idea." → Makes sense.
- Conclusion:
L (linking verb) — connects subject to complement (idea).
✔ Answer: L
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5. The vegetable stew tasted too salty.
- Test: "The vegetable stew
was too salty." → Makes sense.
- Conclusion:
L (linking verb) — describes how the stew tastes (state of being).
✔ Answer: L
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6. Alex tasted his dad’s new chili recipe.
- Test: "Alex
was his dad’s new chili recipe." → Doesn’t make sense.
- Conclusion:
A (action verb) — he physically sampled the food.
✔ Answer: A
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7. The old chest smelled moldy when I opened it.
- Test: "The old chest
was moldy..." → Makes sense.
- Conclusion:
L (linking verb) — describes the condition of the chest.
✔ Answer: L
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8. The dog smelled my dirty clothes.
- Test: "The dog
was my dirty clothes." → Doesn’t make sense.
- Conclusion:
A (action verb) — the dog used its nose to detect scent.
✔ Answer: A
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9. I looked across the fields to watch the hunters come home.
- Test: "I
was across the fields..." → Doesn’t make sense.
- Conclusion:
A (action verb) — physical act of looking in a direction.
✔ Answer: A
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10. My sister looked pretty when she left for the dance.
- Test: "My sister
was pretty..." → Makes sense.
- Conclusion:
L (linking verb) — describes her appearance.
✔ Answer: L
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
L
2.
A
3.
A
4.
L
5.
L
6.
A
7.
L
8.
A
9.
A
10.
L
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🔍 Summary:
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Linking verbs connect the subject to a description (often adjectives or nouns).
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Action verbs show physical or mental actions.
- Use the
"am/is/are/was/were" test to decide.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of action verb and linking verb worksheet.
