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 shows what the subject does, while a linking verb connects the subject to more information about it.

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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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List three common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include 'am,' 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' and 'become.'

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In the sentence 'He became a doctor,' what role does 'became' play?

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'Became' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'He' to the subject complement 'a doctor.'

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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 flowers are beautiful.'

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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

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The purpose of a linking verb is to connect the subject with additional information about the subject.

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Can a sentence have both an action verb and a linking verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have both types of verbs, but they serve different functions.