Transcript Writing Effective Sentences - 樹德科技大學 Shu

Writing
Effective
Sentences
Unit 1
Lesson 3 Simple sentences with
linking verbs
OBJECTIVES:
After completing this lesson, you should be able to
• explain the function of linking verbs
• recognize the difference between linking verbs and
auxiliary verbs
• remember the most common linking verbs
• identify linking verbs in simple sentences
• recognize the difference between linking verbs and
action verbs
3A linking verbs
• The second major kind of verb (other than an
action verb) is called a linking verb (LV).
Whereas an action verb tells something the
subject did (such as: I sold my car. The guests
laughed. Mr. Blue thought carefully.), a linking
verb connects (links) the subject to other
words in the sentence.
Linking verbs consist of the various forms of
“to be” as well as a number of other verbs,
including those that deal with the senses: e.g.,
sense of taste, sense of touch, sense of sight.
A list of common linking verbs follows:
am
were
appear
seem
are
be
become
taste
is
been
feel
was
being
look
These sentences illustrate the use of linking verbs:
S LV
I am the cook.
(“I” and “cook” are the same person.)
S
LV
Carmen is a fine singer.
(“Carmen” and “singer” are the same person.)
S
LV
Many workers are very tired.
(“tired” describes “workers.”)
S
LV
The dancers were happy to see me.
(“happy” describes “dancers.”)
• Notice that each of the verbs in the example
sentences is a form of “to be.”
Application 3-1
•
In the following sentences identify each
linking verb by placing the letters LV above
it.
1. Reasons for their action were
understandable.
2. Our math problems are far too difficult.
3. According to our records, her first
language is Chinese.
4. She seems nervous about her
performance.
5. Dr. Johnson had been awake all nigh
before the game.
Application 3-2
• In the sentences below identify each linking
verb with LV, and identify each auxiliary verb
with AUX; also identify the subject (S) of the
sentence. Remember that if a state-of-being
verb is used alone it is considered a linking
verb; if it precedes another verb, it is
considered an auxiliary.
1. No one was in town that day.
2. After the concert the conductor is
usually happy.
3. Each portion was divided again by the
cook.
4. You are lucky in this case.
5. The weather was extremely humid
during our visit.
6. On the whole our employees were
enthusiastic.
7. They were told to add the figures on
page 15.
8. Mrs. Hansen is happy with their
selection.
9. By evening all of us were weary.
10. Several new models are available in
white this year.
Application 3-3
•
In the following sentences identify each
linking verb with LV, and each action verb
with AV. If any main verbs are preceded by
an auxiliary verb, mark the auxiliary with
AUX. also identify the subject of each
sentence.
1. Mike brought enough food to feed the
entire group.
2. They must understand the rules of the
game.
3. Plans for action are not yet clear.
4. Drivers were given strict orders
regarding service.
5. Good teachers provide good examples.
6. Most of the time the music was way
too loud for me.
7. During the morning session the
speaker talked for a whole hour.
8. I am tired after driving all day.
9. That meaning was understood by
everyone there.
10. The department’s record is better
than ever.