Grammar Friday #7

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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. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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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. Examples include 'run', 'jump', 'think', and 'write'.

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Identify an action verb in a sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The action verb is 'barks'.

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is an action verb that requires one or more objects to complete its meaning. For example, in 'She kicked the ball', 'kicked' is transitive because it acts on 'the ball'.

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Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'He threw the ball.'

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The transitive verb is 'threw'.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb is an action verb that does not require an object to complete its meaning. For example, in 'He sleeps', 'sleeps' is intransitive.

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Identify an intransitive verb in a sentence: 'The flowers bloom.'

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The intransitive verb is 'bloom'.

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What is the difference between a transitive and an intransitive verb?

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A transitive verb requires an object to receive the action, while an intransitive verb does not require an object.

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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 describes or renames the subject. For example, in 'She is a teacher', 'a teacher' is the subject complement.