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 'She is happy,' 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to 'happy.'

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What are the most common linking verbs?

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The most common linking verbs are 'is,' 'are,' 'am,' 'was,' 'were,' 'be,' 'being,' and 'been.'

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How do you choose the correct linking verb for a subject?

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You choose the correct linking verb based on the subject's number (singular or plural) and tense.

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Fill in the blank: There __________ many apples on the tree.

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are

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Fill in the blank: The dog __________ very playful.

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is

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Fill in the blank: I __________ excited for the trip.

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am

Front

Fill in the blank: They __________ running in the park.

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are

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Fill in the blank: The cat __________ sleeping on the couch.

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is

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.