1. Action Verbs!
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• 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!
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★ 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!
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• 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.
