Underline the verb or verb phrase in each sentence and then identify whether it is an action verb or a linking verb.

1.) The hard-working plumber was early.
2.) Those secretaries appear very busy this afternoon.
3.) The cab driver was driving extremely fast down the street.
4.) Her mother, Naomi, is a tax attorney with her own business.
5.) The construction crew will build that house in less than a month.

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1.) should take - Action verb

2.) was early - Linking verb
3.) appear - Linking verb
4.) is - Linking verb
5.) will build - Action verb

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To identify the verb or verb phrase in each sentence and determine whether it is an action verb or a linking verb, follow these steps:

1.) Read the sentence and locate the verb or verb phrase.
2.) Determine if the verb describes an action or links the subject to more information.

Let's go through the sentences and find the answers:

1.) The hard-working plumber was early.
- The verb is "was." It is a linking verb because it connects the subject "plumber" to the adjective "early."

2.) Those secretaries appear very busy this afternoon.
- The verb is "appear." It is an action verb because it describes the action of the secretaries appearing busy.

3.) The cab driver was driving extremely fast down the street.
- The verb phrase is "was driving." The main verb is "driving." It is an action verb because it describes the action of the cab driver driving fast.

4.) Her mother, Naomi, is a tax attorney with her own business.
- The verb phrase is "is a tax attorney." The main verb is "is." It is a linking verb because it connects the subject "mother" to the noun phrase "a tax attorney."

5.) The construction crew will build that house in less than a month.
- The verb is "will build." It is an action verb because it describes the future action of the construction crew building the house.

By following these steps, you can identify the verb or verb phrase in each sentence and determine whether it is an action verb or a linking verb.