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 'The sky is blue,' the linking verb is 'is,' connecting the subject 'sky' to the adjective 'blue.'

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List some common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, seem, become, feel, appear.

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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 about the subject, while action verbs express physical or mental actions.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She is a teacher.'

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The linking verb is 'is,' connecting the subject 'She' to the noun 'teacher.'

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What role does the linking verb 'seem' play in a sentence?

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The linking verb 'seem' indicates a state of being or condition, connecting the subject to an adjective or noun that describes it.

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

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The linking verb is 'are,' connecting the subject 'They' to the adjective 'happy.'

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What is the function of the linking verb 'feel'?

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The linking verb 'feel' connects the subject to a state of being or condition, often followed by an adjective.

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

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The linking verb is 'tastes,' connecting the subject 'soup' to the adjective 'delicious.'

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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, such as a noun or an adjective.