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, often an adjective.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The girl was frightened.'

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was

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What is the function of a linking verb?

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To connect the subject to an adjective or noun that describes or identifies it.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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Examples include: is, are, was, were, seem, become.

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What is a predicate adjective?

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A word in the predicate that describes the subject of the sentence.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The students were tired after PE.'

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were

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

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An action verb shows what the subject does, while a linking verb connects the subject to additional information.

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List three common linking verbs.

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is, are, was.

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In the sentence 'Warren seemed salty,' what role does 'seemed' play?

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It is a linking verb.

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What is the subject complement?

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A word or phrase that follows a linking verb and describes or renames the subject.