Linking Verbs

Linking Verbs

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English

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

Back

In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' the word 'is' is a linking verb connecting 'She' to 'teacher.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List some common linking verbs.

Back

Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been, seem, become, taste, feel, smell, look, sound.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The function of a linking verb is to link the subject to additional information about the subject, rather than showing action.

5.

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Front

Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The soup smells delicious.'

Back

The linking verb in the sentence is 'smells.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

Back

Linking verbs do not show action; instead, they connect the subject to more information, while action verbs express physical or mental actions.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a subject complement?

Back

A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and provides more information about the subject.

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