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Linking Verbs
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What is a linking verb? • A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence with a word in the predicate. • It makes a statement. It does not show action. Ex. The girl is cold.
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What are some linking verbs? • Most common linking verbs: Be (is, are, was, were, am) Become Seem Feel Look Smell **You must look at how the verb is used to tell if it is a linking verb. Smell is used as an action Ex. I smell the winter soup cooking. verb here. The winter soup smells delicious. Here the verb smells is a linking verb. It is making a statement about the soup.
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Linking verb? 1. My dog felt the wet grass beneath his paws. 2. The corn stalks grew quickly this year. 3. I am a teacher at Oxford Middle School. 4. This medicine is a miracle. 5. The ghost appeared out of thin air during dinner.
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Predicate Words • Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence with either a noun or an adjective. • These are called predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives. Ex. The girl is a ballerina. That pizza was delicious! Predicate nominative Predicate adjective
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Predicate noun or predicate adjective? 1. My parents were quiet last night at dinner. 2. When my phone rings, the ring tone is loud. 3. John is a judge in California. 4. Even though it is snowing, I felt warm standing outside. 5. The internet is a tool most students use for homework.
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