Linking Verbs

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

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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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

List three common linking verbs.

Back

Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'am', 'be', 'being', and 'been'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

Back

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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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the role of the verb 'to be' in linking verbs?

Back

The verb 'to be' is the most common linking verb and is used to indicate a state of being or existence.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

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

Back

The linking verb in the sentence is 'tastes'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Which of the following is NOT a linking verb: 'seem', 'become', 'run'?

Back

'Run' is NOT a linking verb; it is an action verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a subject complement?

Back

A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and provides additional information about the subject, such as a noun, pronoun, or adjective.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using a linking verb.

Back

Example: 'She is a talented musician.' Here, 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to 'a talented musician'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the function of linking verbs in a sentence?

Back

Linking verbs function to connect the subject with a subject complement, providing more information about the subject.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Can 'feel' be used as a linking verb? Provide an example.

Back

Yes, 'feel' can be used as a linking verb. Example: 'I feel happy.' Here, 'feel' connects the subject 'I' to the adjective 'happy'.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B