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 'She is a teacher,' 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to 'teacher.'

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List three common linking verbs.

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am, is, are.

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What is the function of a linking verb?

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The function of a linking verb is to link the subject of a sentence with additional information about the subject.

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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

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

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

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The linking verb is 'smells.'

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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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Provide an example of a subject complement in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He became a doctor,' 'a doctor' is the subject complement.

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What are some examples of subject complements?

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Nouns, pronouns, and adjectives can all serve as subject complements.

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

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The linking verb is 'are.'