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 three common linking verbs.

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am, is, are.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to link the subject of a sentence with additional information about the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The sky became dark.'

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became.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'He seems happy.'

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seems.

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

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An action verb shows what the subject is doing, while a linking verb connects the subject to more information about it.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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smell.

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What are some examples of linking verbs besides 'be'?

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become, seem, appear, feel, taste, smell.

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

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tastes.