Find the 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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List some common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been, seem, become, feel, taste, smell, look, sound, and remain.

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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

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Linking verbs do not express action; instead, they connect the subject to additional information about the subject, while action verbs describe what the subject is doing.

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

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The linking verb is 'tastes.'

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What role does the subject complement play in a sentence with a linking verb?

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The subject complement provides additional information about the subject, often describing or identifying it.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' what is the linking verb and the subject complement?

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The linking verb is 'is' and the subject complement is 'a teacher.'

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Can a sentence have more than one linking verb? Provide an example.

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Yes, a sentence can have more than one linking verb. Example: 'The flowers are beautiful and they smell sweet.' (Linking verbs: 'are' and 'smell').

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What is the function of the linking verb 'be'?

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The linking verb 'be' serves to connect the subject with a subject complement, indicating existence or a state of being.

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Explain how to identify a linking verb in a sentence.

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To identify a linking verb, look for verbs that can be replaced with 'is' or 'are' without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the difference between a linking verb and a helping verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to additional information, while a helping verb assists the main verb in a sentence to form a verb phrase.