Linking Verbs

Linking Verbs

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English

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List three common linking verbs.

Back

Common linking verbs include 'be', 'seem', and 'become'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

Back

The linking verb is 'are'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does the subject complement play in a sentence with a linking verb?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She feels tired after the workout.'

Back

The linking verb is 'feels'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the linking verb 'seem' in a sentence?

Back

The linking verb 'seem' indicates a state of being or perception, connecting the subject to an adjective or noun that describes it.

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