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Verbs of Being, Linking Verbs, and Action Verbs- Exercise 2
Directions: Identify
the subject and predicate for each sentence. Then identify the verb type
as linking,action, or being.
Type your answers into the
boxes below the sentence. When you are finished, click the "Check My Work"
button at the bottom of the page to check your answers.
Note: Include auxiliary
(helping) verbs when identifying predicates.
1. Did John look handsome in that picture?
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2. Despite the excitement all around her, the young gymnast remained calm.
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3. Four students in Mr. Brown's art history class borrowed books on Monet from the library.
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4. We were spending too much money on silly things.
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5. We smelled the smoke at least an hour before the actual fire.
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6. The manual for the stereo will be in the drawer next to the TV.
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7. The woman in the red dress looked absolutely beautiful.
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8. Did you buy that piece of jewelry for me?
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9. The artist has been at her studio since 11 a.m.
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10. Where are you going?
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11. The baker has been making specialty cakes for years.
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12. Bill had appeared sad earlier in the day.
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13. I have looked everywhere for my lost keys.
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14. The plant will grow most easily in a very sunny spot.
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15. Will you be staying with us overnight?
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