Linking Verbs 3

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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 'The sky is blue,' 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'sky' to '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 a physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

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List some common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been, seem, become, feel, look, smell, taste, and sound.

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In the sentence 'The cake smells delicious,' what type of verb is 'smells'?

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'Smells' is a linking verb because it connects 'cake' to the adjective 'delicious.'

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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 word that describes or renames it, rather than showing action.

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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 seems happy,' what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb is 'seems,' which connects 'She' to the adjective 'happy.'

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Can a sentence have more than one linking verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have more than one linking verb, especially in complex sentences.

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What is the role of linking verbs in a sentence?

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Linking verbs serve to connect the subject with additional information, helping to describe or identify the subject.