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 common linking verb.

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Examples of common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'am', 'be', 'being', and 'been'.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to link the subject of a sentence with additional information about the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She seems happy.'

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The linking verb is 'seems'.

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Can a linking verb be more than one word?

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Yes, linking verbs can be phrases like 'has been' or 'will be'.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'They are friends.'

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The linking verb is 'are'.

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

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An action verb shows what the subject is doing, while a linking verb connects the subject to more information about it.

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

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The linking verb is 'smell'.

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Is 'was' a linking verb or an action verb?

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'Was' is a linking verb.