PENS: 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, 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 'The soup tastes delicious,' 'tastes' is the linking verb connecting 'soup' to the adjective 'delicious.'

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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The function of a verb is to express action or state of being, indicating what the subject does or what the subject is.

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What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The flowers bloom in spring.'

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The verb is 'bloom.'

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The cat is sleeping on the couch.'?

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The subject is 'The cat.'

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What does the acronym PENS stand for in sentence writing?

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PENS stands for Purpose, Evidence, Narrative, and Summary, which are steps in the sentence writing strategy.

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Which of the following is a linking verb: 'run', 'is', or 'jump'?

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'Is' is a linking verb.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject, a verb, and express a complete thought.

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What is the role of the subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.