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 '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, taste, feel, smell, look, sound.

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What is the function of a linking verb in a sentence?

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The function of a linking verb is to link the subject to additional information about the subject, rather than showing action.

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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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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, while action verbs express physical or mental actions.

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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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In the sentence 'The flowers are beautiful,' what is the subject complement?

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The subject complement is 'beautiful,' which describes the subject 'flowers.'

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Can 'be' verbs function as linking verbs?

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Yes, 'be' verbs (am, is, are, was, were) are the most common linking verbs.

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What is an example of a sentence with a linking verb and an adjective?

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In the sentence 'The sky looks blue,' 'looks' is the linking verb and 'blue' is the adjective describing the subject 'sky.'