U3W4 Grammar - 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 examples of common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'am', 'be', 'being', 'been', 'seem', 'become', and 'appear'.

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

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A linking verb does not show action; it connects the subject to additional information. An action verb shows what the subject is doing.

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How do you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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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 correct form of the linking verb for the subject 'she'?

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'She is' is the correct form of the linking verb for the subject 'she'.

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What is the correct form of the linking verb for the subject 'they'?

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'They are' is the correct form of the linking verb for the subject 'they'.

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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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What is the correct linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers ___ beautiful.'

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'The flowers are beautiful.' is the correct linking verb.

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How do you correct the sentence: 'He seem happy today.'?

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'He seems happy today.' is the correct form.

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What is the correct linking verb in the sentence: 'The soup ___ cold.'

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'The soup is cold.' is the correct linking verb.