Linking Verbs
Name a linking verb
That’s a linking verb!
“to rest or recline“
lie or lay
lie
“Does not have a receiver for its action”
Transitive or Intransitive
Intransitive
”Will go”
Future Tense
A verb agrees with its subject in ___ and ___.
Person, Number
Does a linking verb express action?
No
“to put or place”
sit or set
set
A Phrasal Verb
“Is running”
Present Progressive Tense
Phrase in between the subject and verb is also known as…
Intervening Phrase.
A linking verb joins a subject and what?
Subject Complement
“to ascend or move up”
rise or raise
rise
“Expresses an action that passes from a doer to a receiver”
Transitive or Intransitive?
Transitive
”Walk”
Simple Tense
Compound subjects usually take…
A. Singular Verbs
B. Plural Verbs
B. Plural Verbs
Can the word “look” be a linking verb?
Yes
“to receive instruction“
teach or learn
Andres went to the Fremont Theater.
Is the verb “went” transitive or Intransitive?
Intransitive
State the verb phrase and its tense.
I will be looking for my favorite poem in his book.
Will be looking. Future progressive.
There (is are) some holidays similar to Valentine’s Day around the world.
Are
A linking verb and action verb used together is a…
e.g. (were walking)
Verb Phrase
“to allow to be”
let or leave
leave
Juan practices guitar every day.
Transitive or Intransitive?
Transitive
“Read” (pronounced like red)
Past Tense
Every teacher and student (is are) supporting the team.
Is