In each of the following sentences, identify each underlined verb as an action verb, a linking verb, or a helping + a main verb.
For help with this exercise, see chapter 21 of Real Essays 5e.
Example
The Winter 2006 Olympics were held in Turin, Italy.
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Turin is a popular ski area at the gateway to the Alps.
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The Olympic park there provided a bobsled and luge course and ski jumps for freestyle skiers.
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The Olympics brought much attention to this European city.
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Few Americans realize what a beautiful city Turin is.
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Turin’s landscape makes it one of the most geologically interesting places in Italy.
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Castles surround the city, and they are popular tourist attractions.
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Many people have skied at Turin’s gorgeous resorts over the years.
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Other parts of Turin are industrial; Fiat cars are made there, for instance.
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Traveling from ancient to modern parts of the city, you can feel as though you have traveled through time.
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