Linking verb

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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 'The soup tastes delicious,' 'tastes' is the linking verb connecting 'soup' to 'delicious.'

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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, smell, sound, taste.

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What is the function of a linking verb?

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

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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 a description or identification, 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, such as an adjective or noun.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She is a teacher.'

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The linking verb in the sentence is 'is,' which connects 'She' to 'a teacher.'

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What type of words can follow a linking verb?

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Words that can follow a linking verb include adjectives (e.g., 'happy'), nouns (e.g., 'doctor'), and pronouns (e.g., 'it').

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In the sentence 'The flowers smell sweet,' what role does 'smell' play?

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In this sentence, 'smell' is a linking verb that connects 'flowers' to the adjective 'sweet,' describing the flowers.

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Can linking verbs be used in different tenses?

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Yes, linking verbs can be used in different tenses, such as 'was' (past), 'is' (present), and 'will be' (future).