高中英语：m7 unit3 grammar课件牛津版选修7.pptVIP

Aims: The definition of linking verbs What verbs can be used as linking verbs The functions of linking verbs * Unit 3 The world online Grammar and usage Linking verbs What is a linking verb? A linking verb is a word used to connect the subject of a sentence to further information about the state which the subject is in. be am/is/are/ was/were been The most common linking verb is ‘to be’. My name is Lin Lei. Your suggestion sounds reasonable. We are in need of English teachers. 4.It seems that everyone here knows him quite well. 5. Milk goes bad easily in summer if you do not put it in the fridge. 6. The water felt so cold when I jumped into the swimming pool yesterday. Words like appear, seem, prove, keep, stay and remain can all be linking verbs. She _________ all right. He _________ to be very friendly with us. But in fact, he is not. You shouldn’t _______quiet in a debate. appears/seems keep appears For these reasons, I believe the Internet _________a positive tool that helps make our lives better. remains 2. Words relating to the five senses can also be linking verbs. . That sounds wonderful, but some people claim that the Internet is a waste of time. .If you always eat fast food, vegetables may not taste delicious to you. sound, taste, feel, look smell .It feels good to sit in front of the TV after a hard day’s work. .When he got up on stage, he looked a little nervous. .The air often smells bad in Internet cafes. 3. Linking verbs like turn, go, fall, grow, get and become usually indicate a change of state. . 树叶在春天变绿。 .如果你不让这男孩玩电脑的话，他会变疯的。 .她一到床上就睡着了。 .你的儿子长高了许多。 .Leaves turn green in Spring. .The boy will go mad if you don’t allow him to use the computer. .She fell asleep the moment she got into bed. .Your son had grown much taller. 4. Linking verbs are most often followed by an adjective. Sometimes, they can also be followed by a noun or a prepositional p