Linking Verbs & Subject Complements

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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, describing or identifying the subject. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seems', and 'becomes'.

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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 additional information about the subject, often describing or renaming it.

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

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'Delicious' is a subject complement that describes the subject 'cake'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

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'Are' is the linking verb connecting the subject 'flowers' to the subject complement 'beautiful'.

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What is the purpose of a subject complement?

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The purpose of a subject complement is to provide more information about the subject, helping to complete the meaning of the sentence.

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In the sentence 'He became a teacher.', what is the subject complement?

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'Teacher' is the subject complement that renames the subject 'He'.

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Which of the following is NOT a linking verb? A) is B) run C) seems

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'Run' is not a linking verb; it is an action verb.

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What is the difference between a linking verb and an action verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement, while an action verb expresses an action performed by the subject.

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In the sentence 'She feels tired.', what is the subject complement?

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'Tired' is the subject complement that describes the subject 'She'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup tastes good.'

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'Tastes' is the linking verb connecting the subject 'soup' to the subject complement 'good'.