Linking Verbs
* Linking verbs connect the subject to a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes the subject. Think of them as establishing a relationship of equivalence.
* Examples of linking verbs: be (am, is, are, was, were, been, being), seem, appear, become, feel, look, smell, taste, sound, remain, grow, turn, prove
* What follows a linking verb:
* Noun (subject complement): This renames the subject.
* *Example:* "The dog is a golden retriever." (Golden retriever renames dog)
* Pronoun (subject complement): This renames the subject.
* *Example:* "The winner is she." (She renames winner)
* Adjective (subject complement): This describes the subject.
* *Example:* "The sky is blue." (Blue describes sky)
Action Verbs
* Action verbs describe an action performed by the subject. They show something the subject *does*.
* Examples of action verbs: run, jump, eat, sleep, write, talk, sing, play, build, create
* What follows an action verb:
* Direct object: This receives the action of the verb.
* *Example:* "She kicked the ball." (Ball receives the action of kicking)
* Indirect object: This tells to whom or for whom the action is done.
* *Example:* "He gave his sister a present." (Sister receives the present)
* Adverb: This modifies the verb, telling how, when, where, or to what extent the action is performed.
* *Example:* "The bird flew quickly." (Quickly modifies flew)
Key Points:
* Linking verbs don't show action; they connect the subject to a description or renaming.
* Action verbs show action and can be followed by direct or indirect objects and adverbs.
Let me know if you have more questions about linking and action verbs!