Linking Verbs

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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Give an example of a common linking verb.

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Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', 'become', and 'appear'.

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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

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Linking verbs do not express action; instead, they connect the subject to additional information about the subject, while action verbs describe what the subject is doing.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes'.

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What is the role of the subject complement in a sentence with a linking verb?

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The subject complement provides more information about the subject, often describing or identifying it.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher', what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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Can 'to be' verbs function as linking verbs?

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Yes, forms of 'to be' (is, are, was, were) are the most common linking verbs.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'They are happy.'

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The linking verb is 'are'.

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What is the difference between a linking verb and a helping verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to a complement, while a helping verb (auxiliary verb) assists the main verb in a sentence to form a tense or mood.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a linking verb.

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Example: 'The flowers smell sweet.' (Linking verb: 'smell').