Linking Verbs


 
 
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Linking Verbs

Verbs that join the subject and the subject complement in a sentence are called linking verbs.

Example: look, seem, appear, sound, taste etc.

Example : a. The children seem happy

                  b. You are a singer.

In the above sentences the verbs seem and are link or connect the subject the children and you with the complements happy and singer, respectively.

Note: Verbs like seem, appear, sound, smell etc. can also be used as transitive verbs.

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Question : 1

Fill the blank part with correct from of verb .

1.  The theater _____________ dark when the show is about to begin.

2. Some couples _______________ lucky enough to grow old together.

3. I ____________ worthy when the boss compliments me.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Fill the blank part with correct from of verb .

1.  The audience __________ silent when the conductor walked on stage.

2. Dreams ___________ true when we believe in them.

3.  The crowd _________ calm in spite of the imminent threat.

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Fill in the blank

A new book _____________ great.(present tense )

Right Option : C
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