Linking And Action Verbs: Grammar Trivia Quiz

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1. The ball is red.

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The word "is" in the sentence acts as a linking verb. Linking verbs are used to connect the subject of a sentence with a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes it. In this case, "is" connects the subject "ball" with the adjective "red," indicating that the ball has the quality of being red.

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Welcome to this linking and action verbs grammar trivia quiz. We've designed this quiz to specially test your English grammar knowledge. If you think you're a pro at... see morethis subject, then it will be easy for you to crack this quiz. Here, we'll ask you a few questions and you have to tell whether the given sentence has a linking verb or an action verb. To pass this test, you need to score more than 70%. Do you think you'll be able to score that high? Start answering the questions and we'll see how you perform. see less

2. The hunter searches for a deer.

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The word "searches" is an action verb because it describes an action that the hunter is performing. It shows that the hunter is actively looking for a deer. A linking verb, on the other hand, connects the subject of a sentence to a noun or an adjective that describes or renames it. In this case, "searches" does not connect the hunter to any other word in the sentence, but rather describes what the hunter is doing. Therefore, "searches" is an action verb.

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3. There were five fish in the aquarium.

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The word "were" in the sentence is functioning as a linking verb. Linking verbs connect the subject of the sentence (in this case, "five fish") to a word or phrase that describes or identifies it (in this case, "in the aquarium"). The linking verb "were" shows a state of being or existence and does not show any action taking place. Therefore, "linking verb" is the correct answer.

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4. My socks are in the top dresser drawer.

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The correct answer is "linking verb" because the sentence is describing the location of the socks rather than expressing an action. Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence with a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes it. In this case, the linking verb "are" connects the subject "socks" with the prepositional phrase "in the top dresser drawer."

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5. The little pig grunts.

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The correct answer is "action verb" because the word "grunts" describes an action that the little pig is performing. It indicates that the little pig is making a grunting sound.

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6. Sally listens to her favorite song.

Explanation

The given sentence "Sally listens to her favorite song" describes an action that Sally is performing, which is listening. Therefore, the correct answer is "action verb."

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7. The child will be tall five years from now.

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The correct answer is "linking verb" because "will be" is a future tense verb that connects the subject "child" to the adjective "tall." It shows a state of being rather than an action being performed.

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8. The large, barking dogs were scary.

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In the sentence "The large, barking dogs were scary," the word "were" functions as a linking verb. Linking verbs connect the subject of the sentence ("dogs") to additional information about the subject ("scary"). They do not show action but rather link the subject to a state or condition.

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9. The printer has been out of ink all week.

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In the sentence "The printer has been out of ink all week," the verb "has been" is a linking verb.

Linking verbs connect the subject (in this case, "the subject is "The printer") to additional information about the subject (in this case, "out of ink"). The verb "has been" is used to express the state or condition of the printer rather than an action.



There is no action verb in this sentence because no physical action is being described. Instead, the sentence describes the state of the printer being without ink.

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10. The wind blows constantly in Chicago.

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The correct answer is "action verb" because the phrase "blows constantly" indicates an ongoing action performed by the subject "wind." It suggests that the wind is actively blowing without interruption in Chicago.

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11. The roof of the house leaks.

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The correct answer is "action verb" because "leaks" is describing the action of the roof. It is showing that the roof is performing the action of leaking.

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12. The cat seems fine.

Explanation

The word "seems" in the sentence is a linking verb. Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes it. In this case, "seems" connects the subject "The cat" to the adjective "fine," indicating the cat's state or condition.

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13. The flowers in the garden are beautiful.

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In the sentence "The flowers in the garden are beautiful," the linking verb "are" serves to connect the subject "flowers" with the adjective "beautiful." Linking verbs do not express action but rather serve to link the subject to additional information about it, such as a description or state. In this case, the linking verb "are" indicates that the flowers possess the quality of beauty.

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14. The dog became thin after his surgery.

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The correct answer is "linking verb" because in the given sentence, the word "became" is used to connect the subject "dog" with the adjective "thin." It does not show any action being performed by the dog, but rather describes a change in the dog's state or condition. Therefore, "became" functions as a linking verb in this sentence.

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15. The ghost appeared in the doorway.

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The word "appeared" in the sentence describes an action, indicating that the ghost physically showed up in the doorway. Therefore, "appeared" functions as an action verb in this context.

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The ball is red.
The hunter searches for a deer.
There were five fish in the aquarium.
My socks are in the top dresser drawer.
The little pig grunts.
Sally listens to her favorite song.
The child will be tall five years from now.
The large, barking dogs were scary.
The printer has been out of ink all week.
The wind blows constantly in Chicago.
The roof of the house leaks.
The cat seems fine.
The flowers in the garden are beautiful.
The dog became thin after his surgery.
The ghost appeared in the doorway.
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