Linking Verbs Review

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

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to express a state of being or condition rather than an action.

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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 appear.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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You can identify a linking verb by checking if it connects the subject to a word that describes or renames it, rather than showing action.

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

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' what role does 'is' play?

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'Is' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'She' to the subject complement 'a teacher.'

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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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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'

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The subject is 'The cat.'