Question
Underline the verb or verb phrase in each sentence and then identify whether it is an action verb or a linking verb.
1.) The hard-working plumber was early.
2.) Those secretaries appear very busy this afternoon.
3.) The cab driver was driving extremely fast down the street.
4.) Her mother, Naomi, is a tax attorney with her own business.
5.) The construction crew will build that house in less than a month.
1.) The hard-working plumber was early.
2.) Those secretaries appear very busy this afternoon.
3.) The cab driver was driving extremely fast down the street.
4.) Her mother, Naomi, is a tax attorney with her own business.
5.) The construction crew will build that house in less than a month.
Answers
Ms. Sue
We'll be glad to check your answers.
1.) should take - Action verb
2.) was early - Linking verb
3.) appear - Linking verb
4.) is - Linking verb
5.) will build - Action verb
2.) was early - Linking verb
3.) appear - Linking verb
4.) is - Linking verb
5.) will build - Action verb
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