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 predicate adjective or predicate noun.

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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', 'become', and 'appear'.

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

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

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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 is a predicate adjective?

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A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject.

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

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The predicate adjective is 'beautiful'.

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What is a predicate noun?

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A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject.

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Identify the predicate noun in the sentence: 'He is a doctor.'

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The predicate noun is 'doctor'.

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Which of the following is NOT a linking verb: 'is', 'run', 'seem', 'become'?

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'Run' is NOT a linking verb.

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What role do linking verbs play in a sentence?

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Linking verbs serve to connect the subject with more information about the subject, such as a description or identification.