Name _________________________ Grade ______ / 10 Points Directions: Read the paragraph below.

For each question you will need to identify and underline the verb(s) and decide whether the verb(s) is/are action or linking. On the lines provided, write AV if the verb is an action verb, and write LV if the verb is a linking verb.

1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______

6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10. ______

(1) Gary Soto (1952-

) grew up among Mexican-American farmworkers in Californias

San Joaquin Valley. (2) While studying geography at Fresno City College, (3) Soto began to reading poetry and (4) soon tried his hand at writing his own. (5) His first collection, The Elements of San Joaquin, was published in 1977. (6) Eventually, he began writing novels, short stories, and essays. (7) An award-winning writer of works for both children and adults, Soto often draws on his personal experiences to create vibrant characters. (8) Gary Soto is the author of the short story Seventh Grade. (9) This was the first story that we read this school year. (10) This is a great first story because many students can relate to the main characters experiences.