ALLENGLISH

Action Verbs or Linking Verbs

Directions: Decide if the verb in bold is an action verb or a linking verb. Circle the correct answer.

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1. Physical fitness is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

  1. action
  2. linking

2. Fitness doesn’t just mean your physical health.

  1. action
  2. linking

3. Only 6 percent of American high schools offer a daily gym class.

  1. action
  2. linking

4. "I cannot underestimate how important regular exercise is in improving the function and performance of the brain." Ratey writes.

  1. action
  2. linking

5. "Dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine - all of these are elevated after exercise," says Ratey.

  1. action
  2. linking

6. They were tested on subjects that were common to all of the countries, including algebra, geometry, chemistry and physics.

  1. action
  2. linking

7. While the American math scores have improved slightly, the science scores have dropped.

  1. action
  2. linking

8. Through conducted research in 2008 some new information appeared about children’s brains and their level of physical fitness.

  1. action
  2. linking

9. The outcome of a recent math and science test show that students in the US are not doing as well as before.

  1. action
  2. linking

10. Children’s levels of obesity seem to continue increasing.

  1. action
  2. linking

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