Linking Verbs

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb is a verb that 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 'The soup tastes hot,' the linking verb is 'tastes,' connecting the subject 'soup' to the adjective 'hot.'

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List three common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include: 1) is, 2) are, 3) seem.

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What is the function of a linking verb in a sentence?

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The function of a linking verb is to link the subject with additional information about the subject, often describing its state or condition.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She feels happy.'

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The linking verb is 'feels.'

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Which of the following is NOT a linking verb? a) appear b) run c) become d) remain

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b) run is NOT a linking verb.

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Identify the adjective linked to the subject in this sentence: 'The flowers smell beautiful.'

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The adjective linked to the subject is 'beautiful.'

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

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement without expressing action.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The cake is delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'is.'

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What are some examples of linking verbs?

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