Linking Verbs

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Definition of linking verbs?

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Joining the subject to a noun or adjective in the sentence.

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Linking verb in: 'The dogs at the park were energetic.'

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were

Front

Linking verb in 'My fish is black and silver.'

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is

Front

Linking verb in: 'The goats were screaming at us.'

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were

Front

Linking verb in: 'My friend and I are the best players on the softball team.'

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are

Front

Pineapples _____ my favorite fruit.

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are

Front

During the lesson, the students ________ very disruptive.

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were being

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Her friend _____ upset about failing her test.

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seemed

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My neighbors _____ very loud right now.

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are being