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.
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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