Linking Verbs

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb is a verb that 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 a linking verb connecting 'She' to 'a teacher.'

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What are some common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been, seem, become, and taste.

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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, while action verbs express physical or mental actions.

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

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The linking verb in the sentence is 'smells.'

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What is the role of a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and provides additional information about the subject.

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In the sentence 'They are happy,' what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb in the sentence is 'are.'

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Can 'be' function as a linking verb?

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Yes, 'be' can function as a linking verb in various forms such as am, is, are, was, and were.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'seem' as a linking verb?

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An example is: 'He seems tired.' Here, 'seems' connects 'He' to 'tired.'

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers look beautiful.'

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The linking verb in the sentence is 'look.'