VERBS TEST - ALL

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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, 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 'She is a doctor,' the verb 'is' is a linking verb connecting the subject 'She' to the complement 'a doctor.'

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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 'look.'

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What role does the verb 'tastes' play in the sentence 'This pizza tastes stale'?

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In this sentence, 'tastes' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'pizza' to the adjective 'stale,' describing its state.

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Identify the verb type in the sentence: 'I am happy.'

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The verb 'am' is a linking verb connecting the subject 'I' to the adjective 'happy.'

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What is an action verb?

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

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Provide an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She runs every morning,' the verb 'runs' is an action verb indicating what the subject 'She' does.

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What is the function of the verb 'look' in the sentence 'He looks tired'?

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In this sentence, 'looks' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'He' to the adjective 'tired,' describing his state.

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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 identifies it, rather than showing action.