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 or an adjective that describes the subject.

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

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is

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Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'She __________ happy.'

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is

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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To link the subject to more information about the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'They were excited about the game.'

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were

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True or False: 'Am' is a linking verb.

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True

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Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'He __________ a great artist.'

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is

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What are some common linking verbs?

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am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been.

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

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smell

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Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'The cake __________ delicious.'

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is