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.

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Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', and 'become'.

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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.

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

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The linking verb is 'tastes'.

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What role does the linking verb 'is' play in a sentence?

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The linking verb 'is' connects the subject to a description or identification, indicating a state of being.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher', what is the subject complement?

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The subject complement is 'a teacher', which describes the subject 'She'.

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List three common linking verbs.

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Three common linking verbs are 'am', 'is', and 'are'.

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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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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'They are happy.'

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The linking verb is 'are'.

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What is the function of the linking verb 'seemed' in the sentence 'He seemed tired'?

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The linking verb 'seemed' connects the subject 'He' to the subject complement 'tired', indicating a state of being.