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Linking Verbs

Linking Verbs. Name the helping and main verb in the following sentence:. Allison is pushing the wheelbarrow. Compare the two sentences. Allison is pushing the wheelbarrow. Allison is a fast driver. Linking Verbs. A linking verb links the subject to a noun or adjective. She. is.

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Linking Verbs

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  1. Linking Verbs

  2. Name the helping and main verb in the following sentence: • Allison is pushing the wheelbarrow.

  3. Compare the two sentences. • Allison is pushing the wheelbarrow. • Allison is a fast driver.

  4. Linking Verbs • A linking verb links the subject to a noun or adjective. She is our teacher.

  5. Common Linking Verbs seem appear look taste smell feel become was were will be am is are

  6. Linking Verbs • The noun that follows a linking verb renames or identifies the subject. • Sheis our teacher. • subj. LV noun

  7. Identify the linking verb. • Mr. Laska is the choir director. • Some members are great singers.

  8. The adjective that follows the linking verb describes the subject. • The choirseemslarge. • subj. LV adj.

  9. Name the linking verb. • My robe seems long. • I am excited.

  10. A linking verb can also help to state a condition, such as the condition of where or when. • Choir rehearsalistonight. • subj. LV (when)

  11. Name the linking verb. • Dress rehearsal was this afternoon.

  12. Name the simple subject.Identify the linking verb. • 1. The clown’s shoes feel big. • 2. I am sad. • 3. We became nervous. • 4. The lead character looks nice.

  13. Action Verb vs. Linking Verb • Using the transparency and the paper plates, read each sentence and display the side of the paper plate that correctly identifies the type of verb used. A L

  14. Homework: • Linking Verb Handout +Mtn. Lang 16-20

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