LINKING VERBS W 6 1 B LINKING VERBS
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LINKING VERBS W. 6. 1 B
![LINKING VERBS To be verbs are the most common linking verbs. To be is LINKING VERBS To be verbs are the most common linking verbs. To be is](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/183bf79f59b70ca5ea8bdb6e495dfb14/image-2.jpg)
LINKING VERBS To be verbs are the most common linking verbs. To be is a true linking verb because it is always a linking verb when used by itself. is was been were And sometimes am are be being
![LINKING VERBS Linking verbs tie the simple subject with information after the verb. Mrs. LINKING VERBS Linking verbs tie the simple subject with information after the verb. Mrs.](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/183bf79f59b70ca5ea8bdb6e495dfb14/image-3.jpg)
LINKING VERBS Linking verbs tie the simple subject with information after the verb. Mrs. Kuklo was teacher Mrs. Kuklo was a language arts teacher. Mrs. Kuklo is teacher Mrs. Kuklo = teacher Subject verb Subject complement Subject Now Mrs. Kuklo is a math teacher. Mrs. Kuklo = teacher. verb Subject complement
![SUBJECT COMPLEMENT Renames the subject and comes AFTER a linking verb. Mrs. Finney is SUBJECT COMPLEMENT Renames the subject and comes AFTER a linking verb. Mrs. Finney is](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/183bf79f59b70ca5ea8bdb6e495dfb14/image-4.jpg)
SUBJECT COMPLEMENT Renames the subject and comes AFTER a linking verb. Mrs. Finney is teacher Mrs. Finney is a thorough math teacher. Subject verb Subject complement Notice there are no commas between the linking verb and the subject complement.
![OTHER TRUE LINKING VERBS These true linking verbs are always linking verbs. To become OTHER TRUE LINKING VERBS These true linking verbs are always linking verbs. To become](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/183bf79f59b70ca5ea8bdb6e495dfb14/image-5.jpg)
OTHER TRUE LINKING VERBS These true linking verbs are always linking verbs. To become (infinitive) becomes became will become To seem (infinitive) present past future seems seemed will seem
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OTHER TRUE LINKING VERBS Linking verbs tie the simple subject with information after the verb. Elvis Presley quickly became a star. Elvis Presley Subject became verb star Elvis Presley = star Subject complement
![FIND THE LINKING VERB(S) IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES The rule of law FIND THE LINKING VERB(S) IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES The rule of law](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/183bf79f59b70ca5ea8bdb6e495dfb14/image-7.jpg)
FIND THE LINKING VERB(S) IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES The rule of law is specific so the branches cannot make arbitrary or haphazard changes or rulings. (8. 2. 1) The delegated and enumerated powers of government are the same. (8. 2. 4) Federalism is a government with power divided between national and state levels. (8. 2. 1) The purpose of separated and shared powers is so no government branch becomes too powerful. (8. 2. 2) Notice there are no commas separating the subject, verb, and subject complement – rarely, if ever, will you see one.
![OTHER LINKING VERBS that are sometimes linking verbs and sometimes action verbs act, appear, OTHER LINKING VERBS that are sometimes linking verbs and sometimes action verbs act, appear,](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/183bf79f59b70ca5ea8bdb6e495dfb14/image-8.jpg)
OTHER LINKING VERBS that are sometimes linking verbs and sometimes action verbs act, appear, feel, get, go, grow, look, prove, remain, smell, sound, stay, taste, and turn
![LINKING OR ACTION Choose whether the following sentences have action or linking verbs. He LINKING OR ACTION Choose whether the following sentences have action or linking verbs. He](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/183bf79f59b70ca5ea8bdb6e495dfb14/image-9.jpg)
LINKING OR ACTION Choose whether the following sentences have action or linking verbs. He acts in school plays uses an action verb because the sentence means he participates as an actor in the play. It shows action. • He acts in school plays. • He acts sad. • He is the oldest in his family. He acts sad uses a linking verb because it links the subject with his feelings. He is the oldest in his family has a linking verb because to be verbs are always linking verbs when used alone.
![OTHER LINKING VERB SOURCES TO CHECK OUT • https: //www. englishgrammar 101. com/module-3/verbs/lesson-3/linking-verbs • OTHER LINKING VERB SOURCES TO CHECK OUT • https: //www. englishgrammar 101. com/module-3/verbs/lesson-3/linking-verbs •](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/183bf79f59b70ca5ea8bdb6e495dfb14/image-10.jpg)
OTHER LINKING VERB SOURCES TO CHECK OUT • https: //www. englishgrammar 101. com/module-3/verbs/lesson-3/linking-verbs • http: //grammar. yourdictionary. com/parts-of-speech/verbs/Linking-Verbs. html • http: //examples. yourdictionary. com/examples-of-linking-verbs. html • http: //www. chomp. com/terms/linkingverb. htm
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