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Learn how to separate action verbs from linking verbs.
This kind of verbs pinpoint some sort of action that a person, animal or object can do.
Action verbs can also be mental actions or things that can be seen.
To establish which word in a sentence is an action verb, just go through each word and ask yourself 'Is this something that can be done by a person, animal or object?'.
'Distribute'
Definition: deliver to proper destinations.
Use 'distribute' in the Future Perfect Tense
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Use 'distribute' in the Present Perfect Tense
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Use 'distribute' in the Future Simple Tense
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'Conduct'
Definition: to make slight changes in something in order to make it fit or function better.
Use 'conduct' in the Future Perfect Tense
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Use 'conduct' in the Past Perfect Tense
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Verb 'bake'
Definition: to cook in the oven.
Use 'bake' in the Future Perfect Tense
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Use 'bake' in the Future Simple Tense
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Use 'bake' in the Past Perfect Tense
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'Adjust'
Definition: to make slight changes in something in order to make it fit or function better.
Use 'adjust' in the Future Perfect Tense
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Use 'adjust' in the Future Simple Tense
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Use 'adjust' in the Past Perfect Tense
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Use 'adjust' in the Past Simple Tense
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Use 'adjust' in the Present Perfect Tense
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Linking verbs
This kind of verbs are meant to:
When you want to test whether a verb is an action or linking one, you have to replace it with a true linking verb and see if the sentence still makes sense.
Also known as resultative verbs, these verbs can exist either as action verbs or linking verbs. Usually, the verbs that relate to any of the five senses function in this way.
Type in a resultative verb
Example:
Future Perfect Tense
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Future Simple Tense
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Past Perfect Tense
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Past Simple Tense
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Present Perfect Tense
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Present Simple Tense
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'Seem' is always a linking verb, this is why it is called 'true'.
Definition: to appear; to give the impression.
Use 'seem' in the Future Perfect Tense
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Use 'seem' in the Past Perfect Tense
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Use 'seem' in the Present Perfect Tense
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'Become' is a 'true' linking verb.
Definition: to evolve into.
Future Perfect
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Future
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Past Perfect
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Past Simple
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Present Perfect
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Present
Sentence
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