Linking Verbs Flashcard

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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.

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Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', and 'be'.

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What does the linking verb 'is' indicate in a sentence?

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The linking verb 'is' indicates a state of being or existence, connecting the subject to a description or identification.

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

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The linking verb is 'are'.

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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 more information about the subject.

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In the sentence 'She seems happy', what does 'seems' do?

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'Seems' is the linking verb that connects 'She' to the subject complement 'happy', describing her state.

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs express physical or mental actions, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'They _______ excited about the trip.'

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Choose the linking verb in the sentence: 'He appears tired.'

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The linking verb is 'appears'.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.