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 the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes'.

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What is the role of a subject complement?

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A subject complement follows a linking verb and provides more information about the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is happy.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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What type of verb is 'seem'?

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'Seem' is a linking verb.

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In the sentence 'The flowers are beautiful', what is the subject complement?

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The subject complement is 'beautiful'.

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Can a linking verb be used in the past tense? Give an example.

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Yes, linking verbs can be used in the past tense. Example: 'He was tired.'

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What is a common mistake when identifying linking verbs?

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A common mistake is confusing linking verbs with action verbs, especially when the verb can imply action.