Exercise 1
Directions: Underline the verb in each sentence and indicate whether it is an action verb (AV), a linking verb (LV) or an auxiliary verb (AUX V) by writing the appropriate letter next to the sentence.
- We ate lunch around 2 p.m. yesterday.
- I may apply for a job at Best Buy in Victoria Mall.
- I am anxious to finish the research project.
- The ducks were swimming in the pond during our picnic.
- The weather has been hot and dry all summer.
- I went to the beach on Tuesday afternoon and played volleyball.
- I can finish that essay exam before I go to the movies.
- I should bake the cake for Mom’s birthday.
- We have been ill all weekend.
- The dogs tore open the trash bags and messed up the house.
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