Helping and Linking Verbs

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun or an 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 soup tastes delicious,' 'tastes' is the linking verb connecting 'soup' to the adjective 'delicious.'

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What are the two main types of verbs?

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The two main types of verbs are action verbs and linking verbs.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action performed by the subject.

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Identify the action verb in the sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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The action verb is 'runs.'

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What is the difference between visible and mental action verbs?

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Visible action verbs describe actions that can be seen (e.g., run, jump), while mental action verbs describe actions that occur in the mind (e.g., think, believe).

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Identify the main verb in the sentence: 'They have been studying for hours.'

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The main verb is 'studying.'

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb is the primary verb in a sentence that expresses the main action or state of being.

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In the sentence 'The flowers smell sweet,' what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb is 'smell,' connecting 'flowers' to the adjective 'sweet.'

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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.