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LINKING verbs (be, become, keep, get, go, seem, sound, etc.)
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LINKING verbs (be, become, keep, get, go, seem, sound, etc.)

Understanding Linking Verbs

Introduction to Linking Verbs

  • Mark introduces the topic of linking verbs, emphasizing their importance in describing situations and qualities.
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  • He mentions that learning English is crucial for future opportunities.

Key Linking Verbs

  • The primary linking verbs discussed include: be, prove, appear, smell, look, go, keep, become, get, stay, turn, sound, taste, and seem.
  • These verbs serve to connect the subject of a sentence with its complement.

Examples of Usage

  • An example provided is "Steven looked happy," where "looked" is the linking verb connecting "Steven" (subject) to "happy" (complement).
  • Another example includes "She seemed sad yesterday," illustrating how adjectives can function as complements.

Additional Rules for Linking Verbs

  • Mark explains that some verbs like find and make can link both an object and a complement; e.g., "I found the city quite hectic."
  • Prepositional phrases can also replace complements; for instance, "The cat appeared behind the couch."

Recap and Conclusion

  • In summary, linking verbs are essential in connecting subjects to their descriptions or states.
  • Viewers are encouraged to re-watch if they need clarification and to engage by leaving comments or examples.

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When you want to describe a situation or even someone, for example, to list the qualities of something or someone, we use these kinds of verbs: LINKING VERBS, sometimes called copulas. In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will list five different situations in which to use them and will provide examples for each one, such as: using them with prepositional phrases, noun groups, or adjectives. This lesson is intended for intermediate students who wish to improve their English grammar and those above levels who wish to clarify doubts about this topic. Watch, Listen & Speak English! Mr. P. is a Canadian English Teacher/Coach from Toronto, Canada, who has been teaching English since 1997. He taught English to adults in Rome for 20 years. He graduated from Queens University and was an Honorary Fellow in the English Language at UNITELMA La Sapienza University in Rome. In the past, he was also a Language Monitor at the University of Toronto. He also taught English to many important politicians and celebrities in Italy. He is a certified English Teacher specializing in TEFL, TESL, TESOL (Arizona State University) & TOEFL. In his channel, Mr. P. aims to make his lessons concise and effective for everyone. Subscribe for weekly updates, and please make comments and requests.