Question

Choose the sentence in which the word play is used as a linking verb.

A) The third act of the play kept us on the edge of our seats.
B) Marcy put the ball in play with a strong, deep serve.
C) Do you want to play your queen or your jack?
D) He always plays innocent when he protects his friends.
Please help

Answer 1

Answer: D)

Explanation: A linking verb connects the subject with a word that gives information about the subject, such as a condition or relationship. They do not show any action; they simply link the subject with the rest of the sentence. For example, in the sentence "They are a problem," the word "are" is the linking verb that connects "they" and "problem" to show the relationship between the two words.