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 common linking verb.

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Examples of common linking verbs include 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'feel', 'look', and 'seem'.

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

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The linking verb 'am' is used to connect the subject to a state of being or condition, often used with the pronoun 'I'.

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

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The linking verb in the sentence is 'is'.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs express physical or mental actions, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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In the sentence 'The cake smells delicious', what role does 'smells' play?

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In this sentence, 'smells' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'cake' to the adjective 'delicious'.

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What are some examples of sentences using linking verbs?

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1. He is a teacher. 2. They are excited. 3. The flowers look beautiful.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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You can identify a linking verb by checking if it connects the subject to a description or identification rather than showing action.

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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 subject complement in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog is friendly', 'friendly' is the subject complement that describes the subject 'dog'.