Linking Verbs 3

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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.

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An example of a linking verb is 'is' in the sentence 'She is happy.'

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. It shows what the subject is doing.

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Give an example of an action verb.

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An example of an action verb is 'run' in the sentence 'He runs fast.'

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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You can identify a linking verb by checking if it connects the subject to a word that describes it, like 'seem,' 'become,' or 'appear.'

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what someone or something does, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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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, appear.

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In the sentence 'The soup tastes delicious,' what type of verb is 'tastes'?

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In this sentence, 'tastes' is a linking verb because it connects the subject 'soup' to the adjective 'delicious.'

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In the sentence 'The dog is barking,' what type of verb is 'is'?

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In this sentence, 'is' is an action verb because it shows what the dog is doing.

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Can a verb be both action and linking?

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No, a verb cannot be both action and linking at the same time; it serves one function in a sentence.