Linking Verbs

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb is a verb that 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 'She is happy,' the verb 'is' is a linking verb connecting 'She' to the adjective 'happy.'

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List three common linking verbs.

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am, is, are

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to link the subject of a sentence with 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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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 more information about it.

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Can 'be' verbs function as linking verbs?

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Yes, forms of 'be' (am, is, are, was, were) are commonly used as linking verbs.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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The linking verb is 'smell.'

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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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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb and a subject complement.

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In the sentence 'He became a doctor,' 'became' is the linking verb and 'a doctor' is the subject complement.