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What is the role of a linking verb in a sentence?
What is the role of a linking verb in a sentence?
Which of the following is an example of a common linking verb?
Which of the following is an example of a common linking verb?
What is the function of a subject complement in a sentence with a linking verb?
What is the function of a subject complement in a sentence with a linking verb?
What is the primary function of a subject complement in a sentence with a linking verb?
What is the primary function of a subject complement in a sentence with a linking verb?
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Which of the following is an example of a common linking verb?
Which of the following is an example of a common linking verb?
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In the sentence 'She seems tired', what is the role of the word 'tired'?
In the sentence 'She seems tired', what is the role of the word 'tired'?
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Study Notes
Linking Verbs
- A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to additional information, which is called a subject complement.
Examples of Linking Verbs
- Common linking verbs include: be, seem, appear, feel, smell, taste, sound.
Function of a Subject Complement
- A subject complement provides more information about the subject of a sentence.
- The primary function of a subject complement is to describe or rename the subject.
Role of a Subject Complement in a Sentence
- In the sentence "She seems tired", the word "tired" is a subject complement, providing more information about the subject "She".
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Test your knowledge of linking verbs and subject complements with this quiz. Learn about the role of linking verbs in a sentence, identify common examples of linking verbs, and understand the function of a subject complement in a sentence with a linking verb.
