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

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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, feel, look, taste, smell, and appear.

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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

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

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes,' which connects 'soup' to the adjective 'delicious.'

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What role do linking verbs play in a sentence?

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Linking verbs help to describe or identify the subject by linking it to a subject complement.

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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 the most common linking verbs.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'He seems tired after the long day.'

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The linking verb is 'seems,' which connects 'He' to the adjective 'tired.'

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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 provides more information about the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'They are happy.'

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The linking verb is 'are,' which connects 'They' to the adjective 'happy.'