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 linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The sky is blue,' the verb 'is' is a linking verb connecting the subject 'sky' to the adjective 'blue'.

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What is the difference between a linking verb and an action verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject, while an action verb expresses a physical or mental action performed by the subject.

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List three common linking verbs.

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

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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You can identify a linking verb by checking if it connects the subject to a complement that describes or renames it, rather than showing action.

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What role do linking verbs play in a sentence?

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

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What is a subject complement?

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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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Can 'to be' verbs function as linking verbs?

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

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What is the function of the verb 'remains' in the sentence 'The internet remains a positive tool'?

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In this sentence, 'remains' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'internet' to the subject complement 'a positive tool'.

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In the sentence 'The flower smelled fragrant,' what is the function of the verb 'smelled'?

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In this context, 'smelled' acts as a linking verb connecting the subject 'flower' to the adjective 'fragrant'.