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 noun or predicate adjective.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to 'teacher.'

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What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to additional information about the subject.

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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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In the sentence 'The sky is blue,' what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb is 'is.'

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In the sentence 'He seems happy,' what role does 'seems' play?

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'Seems' is a linking verb that connects 'He' to the adjective 'happy.'

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What type of verb is 'become'?

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'Become' is a linking verb.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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Look for verbs that connect the subject to a noun or adjective that describes or identifies it.