Identifying the Verb

In each of the following sentences, identify each underlined verb as an action verb, a linking verb, or a helping + main verb.

For help with this exercise, see Chapter 15.

example

Of all the winter Olympic sports, I enjoy downhill skiing the most.

a. action verb

b. linking verb

c. helping + main verb

  1. Question

    The Winter 2006 Olympics were held in Turin, Italy.

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    Identifying the Verb - In each of the following sentences, identify each underlined verb as an action verb, a linking verb, or a helping + main verb.: The Winter 2006 Olympics were held in Turin, Italy.

  2. Question

    Turin is a popular ski area at the gateway to the Alps.

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    Identifying the Verb - In each of the following sentences, identify each underlined verb as an action verb, a linking verb, or a helping + main verb.: Turin is a popular ski area at the gateway to the Alps.

  3. Question

    The Olympic park there provided a bobsled and luge course and ski jumps for freestyle skiers.

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    Identifying the Verb - In each of the following sentences, identify each underlined verb as an action verb, a linking verb, or a helping + main verb.: The Olympic park there provided a bobsled and luge course and ski jumps for freestyle skiers.

  4. Question

    The Olympics brought much attention to this European city.

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    Identifying the Verb - In each of the following sentences, identify each underlined verb as an action verb, a linking verb, or a helping + main verb.: The Olympics brought much attention to this European city.

  5. Question

    Few Americans realize what a beautiful city Turin is.

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    Identifying the Verb - In each of the following sentences, identify each underlined verb as an action verb, a linking verb, or a helping + main verb.: Few Americans realize what a beautiful city Turin is.

  6. Question

    Turin’s landscape makes it one of the most geologically interesting places in Italy.

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    Identifying the Verb - In each of the following sentences, identify each underlined verb as an action verb, a linking verb, or a helping + main verb.: Turin’s landscape makes it one of the most geologically interesting places in Italy.

  7. Question

    Castles surround the city, and they are popular tourist attractions.

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    Identifying the Verb - In each of the following sentences, identify each underlined verb as an action verb, a linking verb, or a helping + main verb.: Castles surround the city, and they are popular tourist attractions.

  8. Question

    Many people have skied at Turin’s gorgeous resorts over the years.

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    Identifying the Verb - In each of the following sentences, identify each underlined verb as an action verb, a linking verb, or a helping + main verb.: Many people have skied at Turin’s gorgeous resorts over the years.

  9. Question

    Other parts of Turin are industrial; Fiat cars are made there, for instance.

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    Identifying the Verb - In each of the following sentences, identify each underlined verb as an action verb, a linking verb, or a helping + main verb.: Other parts of Turin are industrial; Fiat cars are made there, for instance.

  10. Question

    Traveling from ancient to modern parts of the city, you can feel as though you have traveled through time.

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    Identifying the Verb - In each of the following sentences, identify each underlined verb as an action verb, a linking verb, or a helping + main verb.: Traveling from ancient to modern parts of the city, you can feel as though you have traveled through time.