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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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The sky is blue,' the verb 'is' serves as a linking verb connecting the subject 'sky' to the adjective 'blue.'

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

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject without expressing action.

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List three common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' 'become,' and 'appear.'

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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 renames it, rather than showing action.

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What role does the verb 'to be' play in linking verbs?

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The verb 'to be' (is, are, was, were) is the most common linking verb and is used to connect the subject with a subject complement.

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In the sentence 'She feels happy,' what is the linking verb and what does it connect?

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The linking verb is 'feels,' and it connects the subject 'She' to the adjective 'happy,' describing her state.

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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, such as a noun, pronoun, or adjective.

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Can a sentence have both an action verb and a linking verb? Provide an example.

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Yes, a sentence can have both. For example: 'The dog is barking loudly.' Here, 'is' is a linking verb, and 'barking' is an action verb.

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What is the function of the linking verb in the sentence 'The flowers smell sweet'?

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In this sentence, 'smell' is the linking verb that connects the subject 'flowers' to the adjective 'sweet,' describing their scent.