4th Grade Identifying Verbs Worksheets and Printables

What is the difference between a linking verb and an action verb? A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a word that describes or renames it. Unlike action verbs, linking verbs do not show action. Instead, they help describe a state of being (the cake is tasty). Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been. Worksheet instructions: Circle the linking verb in each of the following sentence.

What is a linking verb? A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a word that describes or renames it. Unlike action verbs, linking verbs do not show action. Instead, they help describe a state of being (the cake is tasty). Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been. Worksheet instructions: Circle the linking verb in each of the following sentence.

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a word that describes or renames it. Unlike action verbs, linking verbs do not show action. Instead, they help describe a state of being (the cake is tasty). Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been. Worksheet instructions: Circle the linking verb in each of the following sentence.

What are action verbs? Action verbs tell us the specific action or activity that the subject of a sentence is doing (such as running, jumping, eating, or reading). Worksheet instructions: Circle the action verb in each sentence. Then, complete the tasks that follow.

Action verbs tell us the specific action or activity that the subject of a sentence is doing (such as running, jumping, eating, or reading). Worksheet instructions: Circle the action verb in each sentence. Then, complete the tasks that follow.

Remember: Verbs are action words, they mean “doing” something. A verb can express a physical action (i.e. to run), a mental action (i.e. to think) or a state of being (i.e. to be). Worksheet instructions: Circle the verbs in each sentence below.