##  [Verbs: More than just action words!](/en/quiz/verbs-more-than-just-action-words-eng)

How well do you know the different types of verbs?

An **action verb** shows what its subject is doing: **Marjorie **threw** the ball**. A **linking verb** links a subject to its subject complement: **Raúl **is** happy**. **A helping verb** comes before another verb to help show tense or express ideas like ability or obligation: **Ingrid **can** swim forty laps**.

Name the type of verb highlighted in each of these sentences.

1. The basketball ****bounced**** outside the court.action verb

linking verb

helping verb

2. Carl ****should**** have turned the sprinkler off before leaving the house.action verb

linking verb

helping verb

3. The teacher ****expressed**** her disappointment with her class’s results.action verb

linking verb

helping verb

4. My neighbours ****sound**** very angry.action verb

linking verb

helping verb

5. Michele ****can**** take the car to the mechanic in the morning.action verb

linking verb

helping verb

6. John ****thought**** he was going out with friends the night of his surprise party. action verb

linking verb

helping verb

7. Mr. Hamilton ****will**** put his garbage out before he leaves for work.action verb

linking verb

helping verb

8. Donatella Versace ****is**** a well-known fashion designer; she ****designs**** wedding gowns and ready-to-wear clothing.linking verb; action verb

helping verb; action verb

helping verb; linking verb