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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What is the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is happy'?

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The linking verb is 'is.'

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Fill in the blank: I ___________ a student.

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am

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Identify the linking verb: 'They are friends.'

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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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.

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Fill in the blank: The flowers ___________ beautiful.

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are

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Identify the linking verb: 'He seems tired.'

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The linking verb is 'seems.'

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Fill in the blank: The cake ___________ delicious.

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is

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What are some common linking verbs?

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