Action Verbs!!• Any verb that is not a “being verb” (linking verb) is an

action verb. !

• If a verb does not act as an equal sign in the sentence, it is an action verb. !!Examples!!★ Tom kicked the ball with all his might. !★ The students wrote quickly to complete their test on time. !★ Anna screamed at me for eating up all the ice cream. !!!Some action verbs do not look energetic!!★ I believe that my hard work will pay off one day. !★ Mary thought about the problem the whole day. !★ Please do not daydream in class. !★ I have rested enough.!!Summary!!• Action verbs are used when something happens. !

• Some action verbs do not look energetic, but they are still action verbs.!

• A verb that does not act as an equal sign is an action verb.