U3 W4 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 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', 'become', and 'appear'.

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How do you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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A linking verb can be identified 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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Fill in the blank: She _______ a great artist.

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is

Front

Fill in the blank: They _______ excited about the trip.

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are

Front

Fill in the blank: The soup _______ cold.

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is

Front

What is the subject complement in the sentence: 'He is a teacher'?

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The subject complement is 'a teacher', which describes the subject 'He'.

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True or False: 'She seems happy' contains a linking verb.

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True

Front

What linking verb would you use in the sentence: 'The flowers ______ beautiful'?

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are