ENG 11 Grammar: 17.2 Action Verbs & Linking Verbs (p. 6)

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

1. The kitten raced around the living room.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

2. I smelled a gas leak.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

3. Our dinner should be ready by now.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

4. The accident victim remained unconscious.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

5. Your behavior might have been inappropriate.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

6. The hinges sounded rusty as I pulled the door open.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

7. He submitted his latest poems for the contest.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

8. The huge dog was ferocious.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

9. Lisa decided to apply to West Point.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

10. The walnuts tasted bitter.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

11. Frederick leaned back in his chair.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

12. Theresa walked through the room and out onto the balcony.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

13. The cake is light and delicious.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

14. Camilla repeatedly winked at Jeremy.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Exercise 1: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs

Identify the underlined verb in each sentence.

15. The room seemed dark and oppressive.

Action Verb

Linking Verb

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