DOL 9 Quotation with Front Attribution

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What are Linking Verbs?

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Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject. Examples include: is, am, are, was, were.

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List some examples of Linking Verbs.

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Examples of linking verbs include: is, am, are, was, were, be, being, been.

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What is a Verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Verbs are essential components of sentences.

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Identify the Verbs in a Sentence.

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To identify verbs in a sentence, look for words that express action or a state of being. For example, in 'Violet replied kindly,' 'replied' is the verb.

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What is a Subject in a Sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. It tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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How to Identify the Subject of a Sentence?

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To identify the subject, ask 'who' or 'what' before the verb. For example, in 'Melissa said,' 'Melissa' is the subject.

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What are Object Pronouns?

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Object pronouns are pronouns that receive the action of the verb in a sentence. They include: me, you, him, her, it, us, them.

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List some examples of Object Pronouns.

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Examples of object pronouns include: me, you, him, her, it, us, them.

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What is the difference between Subject Pronouns and Object Pronouns?

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Subject pronouns perform the action of the verb (e.g., I, you, he, she), while object pronouns receive the action (e.g., me, you, him, her).

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What is a Complete Sentence?

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A complete sentence must have at least a subject and a verb and express a complete thought. For example, 'The dog barks.'