Linking verb

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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 examples of common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include 'be' (is, am, are), 'seem', 'become', 'appear', 'feel', 'look', 'sound', 'taste', and 'smell'.

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

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The function of a linking verb is to link the subject with additional information about the subject, often describing its state or condition.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes'.

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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

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Linking verbs do not show action; instead, they connect the subject to more information. Action verbs express physical or mental actions.

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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 more information about the subject.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher', what role does 'is' play?

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'Is' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'She' to the subject complement 'a teacher'.

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What type of words can follow a linking verb?

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Words that can follow a linking verb include adjectives (e.g., 'happy'), nouns (e.g., 'doctor'), and pronouns (e.g., 'it').

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Complete the sentence with a linking verb: 'The flowers __________ beautiful.'

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The correct linking verb is 'look'.

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What linking verb would you use in the sentence: 'He __________ tired after the game.'

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The correct linking verb is 'seems'.