Linking Verbs 3

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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 in a sentence.

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

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. It shows what the subject is doing.

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Give an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog barks loudly,' 'barks' is the action verb showing what the dog is doing.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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Look for verbs that connect the subject to an adjective or noun that describes it, such as 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' and 'become.'

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what someone or something does, while linking verbs connect the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Can a verb be both an action verb and a linking verb?

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Yes, some verbs can function as both depending on how they are used in a sentence. For example, 'feel' can be an action verb ('I feel tired') or a linking verb ('I feel happy').

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What are some common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, and been.

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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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In the sentence 'The soup tastes delicious,' what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb is 'tastes,' connecting 'soup' to the adjective 'delicious.'