Adjectives and linking verbs

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it.

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

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What is the difference between 'good' and 'well'?

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'Good' is an adjective used to describe nouns, while 'well' is an adverb used to describe verbs.

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When should you use 'cozy' instead of 'cozily'?

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'Cozy' is used as an adjective to describe a noun, while 'cozily' is an adverb describing how an action is performed.

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Identify the correct form: 'The soup tastes __________.'

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The correct form is 'good' because 'tastes' is a linking verb.

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What role do adverbs play in a sentence?

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Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing more detail about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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Provide an example of an adverb modifying a verb.

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In the sentence 'She sings beautifully,' 'beautifully' is the adverb modifying the verb 'sings.'

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What is the function of the adjective in the sentence 'The warm blanket kept me cozy'?

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The adjective 'warm' describes the noun 'blanket,' providing more information about it.

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How do you determine whether to use an adjective or an adverb?

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Use an adjective to describe a noun and an adverb to describe a verb, adjective, or another adverb.