Question

Draw two lines under the verb phrase in each sentence. On the line indicate whether the verb is action or linking. 1) Jesus Christ did give a parable about the Kingdom of Heaven. 2) The bridegroom had not yet arrived . 3) With their lamps, they had gone forth to meet the bridegroom. 4) Five had been wise. 5) Five were being foolish.​

Answer 1

1) Give, linking.

2) Had, linking

3) "Gone forth to meet" is a verb phrase, action.

4) Been, action

5) Being, action.

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Jesus is not giving anything, so it's not an action.

2) Had is a linking verb

3) They are going forth to meet the bridegroom, so it is an action.

4) They are saying the five have been acting wise.

5) Being is an action, because they are doing it, they are actively being foolish.