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Learning Target: I can identify and explain the function of the parts of speech. (L 7.4)
Exercise 10. Writing Sentences with Action Verbs and Linking Verbs
Directions:
a. For each noun in the following list, write a sentence in which the noun is followed
by an action verb.
b. Then write another sentence, using the same noun with a linking verb.
EXAMPLE
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1. Saxophone
1. The saxophone wailed its sad song. (action verb)
1. The saxophone sounded sad. (linking verb)
Uncle
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2. Rosa
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3. Meteors
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4. Farmer
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5. Actress
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RCSHS – ELA7 - KMHtaken from Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, Third Course
p. 359, Exercises 12
rev. 11/15
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RCSHS – ELA7 - KMHtaken from Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, Third Course
p. 359, Exercises 12
rev. 11/15