Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?
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Mateo became upset with me today.
I took his last cupcake without permission.
He wanted to eat it this afternoon.
I bought him a new one as a surprise.
Oops, I choose The First One!
Yes, the first one is right.
THX!
To determine which sentence contains a linking verb, we need to understand what a linking verb is.
A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence with a noun, pronoun, or adjective that renames or describes the subject. Common linking verbs include "is," "was," "become," "seem," and "appear."
Looking at the given sentences:
1. Mateo became upset with me today. - In this sentence, the verb "became" is a linking verb because it connects the subject "Mateo" with the adjective phrase "upset with me." Thus, this sentence contains a linking verb.
2. I took his last cupcake without permission. - The verb "took" in this sentence is not a linking verb. It is an action verb because it represents an action (taking the cupcake).
3. He wanted to eat it this afternoon. - The verb "wanted" in this sentence is not a linking verb. It is also an action verb because it represents a desire or intention.
4. I bought him a new one as a surprise. - The verb "bought" in this sentence is not a linking verb. It is an action verb because it represents the action of purchasing something.
Therefore, the sentence that contains a linking verb is: Mateo became upset with me today.