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 'She is a teacher,' the word 'is' is a linking verb connecting 'She' to 'teacher.'

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List some common linking verbs.

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

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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

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Linking verbs do not show action; instead, 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: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes.' It connects 'soup' to the adjective 'delicious.'

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What role does the linking verb 'be' play in sentences?

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The linking verb 'be' (am, is, are, was, were) is used to describe the state of being of the subject.

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

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The linking verb is 'are,' which connects 'They' to the adjective 'happy.'

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

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The linking verb 'seem' indicates a state of appearance or perception, connecting the subject to an adjective or noun.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'He became a doctor.'

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The linking verb is 'became,' which connects 'He' to the noun '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, such as an adjective or noun.