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 an example of a linking verb.

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Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', and 'become'.

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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 this sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes'.

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What is the role of the verb 'is' in a sentence?

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The verb 'is' serves as a linking verb that connects the subject to a subject complement.

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Can a verb be both linking and action?

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No, a verb is either an action verb or a linking verb, but not both at the same time.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She is happy.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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What are some common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', 'become', and 'feel'.

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In the sentence 'He became a doctor', what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb is 'became'.

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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.