Linking Verbs

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is happy,' the word 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to 'happy.'

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What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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The linking verb is 'smell.'

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What are some common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include 'am,' 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' 'become,' and 'remain.'

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In the sentence 'He became a doctor,' what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb is 'became.'

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How do linking verbs function in a sentence?

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Linking verbs function by connecting the subject to a word or phrase that describes or identifies it.

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and provides more information about the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'They are excited about the trip.'

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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What role does the linking verb 'was' play in the sentence 'The dog was tired'?

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In this sentence, 'was' links the subject 'dog' to the adjective 'tired,' describing the dog's state.