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 'The sky is blue,' the word 'is' is the linking verb that connects 'sky' to 'blue.'

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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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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to link the subject to additional information about the subject, rather than showing action.

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List some common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been, seem, become.

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How can you tell if a verb is a linking verb?

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If you can replace the verb with 'is' or 'are' and the sentence still makes sense, it is likely a linking verb.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

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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: 'He was tired after the game.'

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The linking verb is 'was.'

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Is 'become' a linking verb?

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Yes, 'become' is a linking verb that connects the subject to a new state or condition.