Lesson 3
Parts of Speech - Verbs
Instructions: Pick out the verbs in these sentences and tell whether they are action verbsAction verbs are verbs that show action. Action verbs are the most common verbs.
Source: Lesson 1 or
linking verbsLinking verbs (state of being verbs) show that something exists; they do not show action. Some common linking verbs include: is, am, are, was, were, be, being, been, seem, look, feel, and become.
Source: Lesson 2.
1. Suddenly someone sneezed loudly.
Suddenly someone sneezed loudly.
- action verb
- action verb
2. There are holes in my shirt.
There are holes in my shirt.
- linking verb
- linking verb
3. He appears happy.
He appears happy.
- linking verb
- linking verb
4. The image appeared in the mirror.
The image appeared in the mirror.
- action verb
- action verb
Note: Some verbs like appear can be either action or linking verbs. It depends on whether it shows action or not.