Week 19

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

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.

Front

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'We were members of the band.'

Back

were

Front

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The dog was lost.'

Back

was

Front

Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She seems upset today.'

Back

seems

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A sentence that contains an equals sign (=), showing that two expressions are equal.

Front

What are parentheses?

Back

Parentheses are symbols used to enclose information that is not essential to the main point, often used in writing to add extra information.

Front

Select the correct punctuation for enclosing additional information: ( ) or ' ' or ;

Back

( )

Front

What is the purpose of a linking verb in a sentence?

Back

The purpose of a linking verb is to connect the subject with additional information about the subject.

Front

Give an example of a sentence using a linking verb.

Back

The cake smells delicious.

Front

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

Back

A linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement, while an action verb expresses a physical or mental action.