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 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 happy,' the linking verb is 'is,' connecting 'She' to the adjective 'happy.'

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to link the subject of a sentence with additional information about the subject.

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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, and remain.

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

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

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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 of the sentence.

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

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The predicate adjective is 'beautiful,' describing the subject 'flowers.'

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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 the verb in the sentence: 'The cake smells sweet.'?

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The verb is 'smells,' which is a linking verb connecting 'cake' to the adjective 'sweet.'

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Choose the correct linking verb: 'He _____ a doctor.' (is, are)

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The correct linking verb is 'is.' The complete sentence is 'He is a doctor.'