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

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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, while action verbs describe what the subject is doing.

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

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The linking verb is 'are'.

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

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

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

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The linking verb is 'feels'.

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

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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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Provide an example of a sentence using 'was' as a linking verb.

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Example: 'The cake was delicious.'

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'was' as linking verbs?

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'Is' indicates a present state, while 'was' indicates a past state.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'They were excited about the trip.'

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The linking verb is 'were'.