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 predicate adjective or predicate noun.

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

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

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Can some verbs function as both action verbs and linking verbs?

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Yes, some verbs can act as either action verbs or linking verbs depending on the context of the sentence.

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What follows a linking verb?

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A linking verb is typically followed by a predicate adjective or a predicate noun.

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Identify the predicate adjective in the sentence: 'The flowers smell beautiful.'

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The predicate adjective is 'beautiful.'

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Identify the predicate noun in the sentence: 'He is a doctor.'

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The predicate noun is 'doctor.'

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What is a predicate adjective?

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A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject.

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What is a predicate noun?

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A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject.

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List some common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' 'become,' and 'feel.'