Read each sentence, and determine if it contains an action verb or a linking verb. Then, write a related sentence with the type of verb that does not appear in the first sentence.
1. Columbus's journal is a marvelous document.
2. His descriptions capture the lush splendor of the Caribbean islands.
3. His long time at sea seems particularly tense.
A:
1. Columbus's journal proves to be a marvelous document.
2. ?
3. His long time at sea appeared to be particularly tense.
4. Several subsequent journeys were made to the new world by Columbus.
5. ?
1. Linking
2. action
3. linking
4. action
5. linking
1. Columbus's journal is a marvelous document. linking or action?
2. His descriptions capture the lush splendor of the Caribbean islands. linking or action?
3. His long time at sea seems particularly tense. linking or action?
[I don't see a 4 or 5 at the top.]
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Sorry.
1. Columbus's journal is a marvelous document.
2. His descriptions capture the lush splendor of the Caribbean islands.
3. His long time at sea seems particularly tense.
4. Columbus made several subsequent journeys to the "new" world.
5. Of course, to the native inhabitants their world was not new at all.
Correct.
Now ~~> write a related sentence with the type of verb that does not appear in the first sentence.
1. Columbus's journal looks like a marvelous document.
2. The lush splendor of the Caribbean islands was captured by his descriptions.
3. His long time at sea appeared particularly tense.
4. Several subsequent journeys to the "new" world were made by Columbus.
5. Of course, to the native inhabitants their world did not appear new at all.
Your #1. still linking (looks)
Your #2. still action, but passive this time (was captured)
Your #3. still linking (appeared)
Your #4. still action, but passive this time (were made)
Your #5. still linking (did appear)
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms.htm
Study Action Verbs and Linking Verbs here.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/verbs.htm#linking
Study about linking verbs here.
(from http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/verbs.htm )
Okay. I studied action verbs and linking verbs. But I still have no idea how I am supposed to change these verbs!
I can't figure it out!
I'll do the first one for you:
Original (linking verb): Columbus's journal is a marvelous document.
Revised (action verb): I look forward to reading Columbus's journal.
Remember: The instructions say to write a RELATED sentence, not a revised sentence with identical meaning.
2. The lush splendor of the Caribbean islands were beautiful.
3. He acted particularly tense on his long trip at sea.
4. He visited the "new" world several times.
5. The native inhabitants familiarized themselves with the "new" world.
4.
5.