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 common linking verb.

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The verb 'is' is a common linking verb used to connect the subject with a description or identification.

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

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Linking verbs help to describe the state or condition of the subject, rather than showing action.

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List three examples of linking verbs.

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Examples of linking verbs include: is, seem, and feel.

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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 additional information, while 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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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The cake smells delicious.'

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The linking verb in the sentence is 'smells'.

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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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What linking verb is used to express a state of being?

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The verb 'to be' (is, are, was, were) is commonly used to express a state of being.

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Can 'seem' be used as a linking verb?

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Yes, 'seem' is a linking verb that indicates a state of perception or appearance.