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.

2. There are holes in my shirt.

3. He appears happy.

4. The image appeared in the mirror.

Note: Some verbs like appear can be either action or linking verbs.  It depends on whether it shows action or not.