Verbs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a verb?
A
Verbs are words which show action or doing
2
Q
What is the verb in the following sentence: The dog ran across the yard.
A
Ran
3
Q
What is the verb in the following sentence: Will you help me with the laundry?
A
Help
4
Q
What is the verb in the following sentence: The teacher reads a book to her students then asks them questions about the story
A
Reads, Asks
5
Q
Do verbs also describe a state of being?
A
Yes, for example, She feels tired,” or, “He prefers coffee
6
Q
What is a linking verb?
A
Rather, they connect the subject to the additional information that’s about to come
7
Q
What is the linking verb in this sentence: Damien is an expert craftsman
A
“is” is the linking verb
8
Q
What is the linking verb in this sentence: Julie was running a marathon.
A
“was” is the linking verb.
