Which of the following is not a common linking verb? is seems plays becomes
1 Answer
Mar 12, 2018
In the following list, plays is not a common linking verb.
Explanation:
Linking verbs have three jobs:
- Show a relationship between the subject and the sentence complement, the part of the sentence following the verb
- Connect or link the subject with more information – words that further identify or describe the subject
- Identify a relationship or existing condition
The key thing to remember is that **Linking Verbs do not describe the action, but always connect the subject to additional information.
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In this case, plays is an action. Although in very special cases plays can be used as a linking verb, it is not a common linking verb.
For a list of common linking verbs: http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/parts-of-speech/verbs/Linking-Verbs.html#ejlGYgGTXK1OCmG7.99
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