Action Verbs
* Definition: Action verbs describe an action that a subject performs.
* Examples:
* The dog ran through the park. (The dog is performing the action of running)
* She wrote a letter. (She is performing the action of writing)
* He jumped over the fence. (He is performing the action of jumping)
Linking Verbs
* Definition: Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a word that describes or renames the subject. They do not show any action.
* Examples:
* The cat is fluffy. (The verb "is" connects the subject "cat" to the description "fluffy")
* She feels happy. (The verb "feels" connects the subject "she" to the description "happy")
* The sky appears blue. (The verb "appears" connects the subject "sky" to the description "blue")
Key Differences:
* Action: Action verbs show an action being done. Linking verbs don't.
* State of Being: Linking verbs often describe a state of being, appearance, or feeling.
* Connecting Subject and Description: Linking verbs connect the subject to a noun or adjective that describes or renames it.
Common Linking Verbs:
* Be (is, am, are, was, were, been, being)
* Appear
* Become
* Feel
* Look
* Seem
* Smell
* Sound
* Taste
Tip: If you can replace a verb with "is" or "are" and the sentence still makes sense, it's likely a linking verb.