Action Verbs Presentation
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VerbsUnderstanding action and linking verbs
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Recap
Linking verbs act as equal signs.
The children were happy.
The children = happy.
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We need some action!
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.