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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Examples of linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'am', 'be', 'being', and 'been'.

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When do we use 'is'?

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We use 'is' with singular subjects, such as 'He is', 'She is', or 'The cat is'.

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When do we use 'are'?

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We use 'are' with plural subjects, such as 'They are', 'We are', or 'The dogs are'.

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When do we use 'am'?

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We use 'am' only with the subject 'I', as in 'I am'.

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Fill in the blank: Tom and his friends ____________ waiting for the bus.

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are

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Fill in the blank: Susan and her mother ____________ going to the market.

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are

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Fill in the blank: She ___________ playing at the field.

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is

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Fill in the blank: There _________________ many presents in the room.

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are

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Fill in the blank: I_____________ not going to the party today.

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am