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 predicate adjective or predicate noun.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is happy,' the word 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to the adjective 'happy.'

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What follows a linking verb?

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A predicate adjective or a predicate noun follows a linking verb.

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Identify a common linking verb.

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

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What is a predicate noun?

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A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject.

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What is a predicate adjective?

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A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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Look for verbs that do not show action but instead connect the subject to more information about it.

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True or False: All verbs are linking verbs.

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False. Only specific verbs function as linking verbs.

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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 does, while a linking verb connects the subject to additional information.

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List three examples of linking verbs.

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Examples include 'am,' 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seems,' and 'become.'