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I'm having trouble deciding on whether the verb in each sentence below is action or mental.
1. They decided on a menu for dinner.
2. The team scored its third touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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  1. You can see an action verb being performed.

    What do you think?

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    Ms. Sue

  2. Action or mental??

    I think you mean action or linking, right?

    Can you DO the verb in each sentence? If so, it's an action verb.

    If not, it's a linking verb most likely!!

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