Action or Linking sheet 1

Part 1: Action Verbs and Linking Verbs

Action Verbs: Some verbs tell of an action that tells that something is happening, has happened, or will happen.

Linking Verbs: Some verbs do not tell of an action, but merely tell that something is. They express a state of being.

Here are some common linking verbs: is, am, are, was, were, be, been, being, become, look, appear, feel, smell, taste, grow, seem, sound.

TRY THIS: Find the: SUB + VERB + OBJECT

If the SUB and OBJECT are the same – verb is LINKING

If the SUB and OBJECT are different – verb is ACTION

I watched the parade. I watched parade Watched is ACTION

Ellen has a bike. Ellen has bike Has is ACTION

Our room looks messy. Room looks messy Looks is LINKING

The air is chilly. Air is chilly Is is LINKING

Directions: write the verb; then write ACTION or LINKING.

1. We met some friends at the park.

2. The movie was excellent.

3. The sky looks cloudy.

4. Alice plays the piano beautifully.

5. Our plane was late.

6. Smoke filled the kitchen.

7. Everyone on the train appeared sleepy.

8. The baby seems unusually energetic this morning.

9. Bart plays on the wheelchair basketball team.

10. The defendant looked nervous before the judge.

11. The crowd made a great deal of noise.

12. The milk tasted sour.

13. We tasted the barbecue sauce.

14. The guard sounded the alarm.

15. Everyone in the bleachers sounded happy.

16. That Dutch apple pie smells delicious.

17. These candy sticks taste sour.

18. The florist appeared at the door with flowers for my sister.

19. Sherry looked in the attic.

20. Many visitors waited in line for tickets.