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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List three common linking verbs.

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is, are, was

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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.

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What is the function of the linking verb 'to be'?

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The linking verb 'to be' serves to connect the subject with a subject complement, indicating a state of being.

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

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tastes

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What is the linking verb in the sentence: 'She seems happy.'

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seems

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In the sentence 'They are teachers,' what role does 'are' play?

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'are' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'They' to the subject complement 'teachers'.

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Can linking verbs be used in different tenses? Provide an example.

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Yes, linking verbs can be used in different tenses. For example, 'He was tired' (past tense) and 'He is tired' (present tense).

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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.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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smell