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 'The sky is blue,' the word 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'sky' to 'blue.'

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List some common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been, seem, become.

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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

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Linking verbs do not show action; they connect the subject to additional information. Action verbs express physical or mental actions.

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Identify the linking verb: 'She feels happy.'

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The linking verb is 'feels' because it connects 'She' to 'happy.'

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Identify the linking verb: 'They are friends.'

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The linking verb is 'are' because it connects 'They' to 'friends.'

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What is the role of a subject complement?

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A subject complement follows a linking verb and provides more information about the subject, such as a description or identification.

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Identify the linking verb: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes' because it connects 'soup' to 'delicious.'

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Can 'be' verbs function as linking verbs?

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Yes, forms of 'be' (am, is, are, was, were) are commonly used as linking verbs.

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Identify the linking verb: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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The linking verb is 'smell' because it connects 'flowers' to 'sweet.'