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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An example of a linking verb is 'is' in the sentence 'She is happy.'

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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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List three common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include: is, are, was.

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What role does a linking verb play in a sentence?

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A linking verb links the subject to a word that describes or identifies it, providing more information.

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In the sentence 'He became a doctor,' what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb is 'became.'

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Can 'seem' be used as a linking verb? Provide an example.

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Yes, 'seem' can be a linking verb. Example: 'She seems tired.'

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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 friends.'

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The linking verb is 'are.'