Exploring the Role of Linking Verbs

The video explains linking verbs, which identify or describe the subject, acting like an equal sign. Common linking verbs include forms of 'to be' and verbs related to the senses. The video distinguishes linking verbs from action verbs, emphasizing that linking verbs use adjectives to describe subjects. It also highlights common mistakes, such as using adverbs instead of adjectives with linking verbs. The video concludes with a summary of key points.

What is the primary function of a linking verb?

• To connect two sentences

• To modify the object

• To identify or describe the subject

• To show action

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

In the sentence 'Allen is a vampire,' what is the linking verb?

• a

• vampire

• Allen

• is

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

Which of the following is a form of the verb 'to be'?

• feel

• am

• appear

• seem

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

In the sentence 'This lesson is interesting,' what does the linking verb 'is' do?

• Modifies the object

• Describes the subject

• Shows an action

• Connects two clauses

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

Which of the following verbs is related to the five senses and can be a linking verb?

• to write

• to jump

• to run

• to smell

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

In the sentence 'The dog smells bad,' what is the function of the verb 'smells'?

• Connects two sentences

• Modifies the object

• Describes the subject

• Shows an action

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

What is a common mistake people make with linking verbs?

• Using a preposition instead of a conjunction

• Using an adverb instead of an adjective

• Using a noun instead of a verb

• Using a pronoun instead of a noun

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CCSS.L.3.1A

In the sentence 'This chili tastes wonderful,' what part of speech should 'wonderful' be?

• Adjective

• Noun

• Verb

• Adverb

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?

• She looked amazing.

• She looked for bargains.

• She wrote a letter.

• She ran quickly.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is the main difference between a linking verb and an action verb?

• A linking verb identifies or describes the subject, while an action verb shows what the subject does.

• A linking verb shows action, while an action verb describes the subject.

• A linking verb modifies the object, while an action verb connects two clauses.

• A linking verb connects two sentences, while an action verb modifies the object.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B