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Linking Verbs sound different from Action Verbs MEMORIZE the following linking verbs, which are synonyms for "to be":
appear, become, feel, grow, look , remain, seem, smell, sound, stay, taste, and turn. Predicate Nominative & Predicate Adjective Unlike action verbs, linking verbs do not take an object. They are simply "equal signs" saying the subject "is" something else: an adjective or a noun. What the subject "is," is a called a subject complement.
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An independent clause must contain a main verb which can be a linking verb. Linking verbs do not express an action. Instead, they link the subject to an adjective or noun in the predicate.
PRETEST
Recognizing Adjectives NOTES Linking Verbs Notes WORKSHEETS Linking or Action Verb? Helping Verbs? Linking Verbs? Linking Verb Worksheet SUBJECT COMPLEMENTS Predicate Adjective Notes Predicate Nominative Worksheet BOOK WORK Do HW 53-59 ACTIVITY The verb “To Be” is so nice. When he’s not linking things together, he’s helping out other verbs. Write a love note to “To Be” drawing attention to everything that is so special about this most special of all verbs. Be sure to use examples. Create, rehearse, and perform a cheer OR a rap that helps us better understand predicate adjectives and predicate nominatives. Be sure to use examples. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT Complements and Objects |