Linking Verbs & Connotative Meaning of Words

Front

Define an action verb.

Back

A verb that shows what the subject of the sentence is doing or has done.

Front

Define a Linking Verb.

Back

A verb that connects the subject to a predicate adjective or noun.

Front

Subject of the sentence: "Sandra and John were persistent. Their teacher was proud they found an answer to a difficult question."

Back

Sandra and John

Front

Sandra and John were persistent.

Back

Getting described

Front

Linking verb in 'Sandra and John were persistent.'

Back

were

Front

Sandra and John are described as persistent. Connotation?

Back

positive connotation

Front

Subject: "his business plans" in the sentence "His business plans seem a little reckless." Are they doing something or getting described?

Back

Getting described

Front

Linking verb in: "His business plans seem a little reckless."

Back

seem

Front

Does "reckless" have a positive or negative connotation?

Back

negative connotation