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 examples of common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been, seem, become.

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What is the function of a linking verb in a sentence?

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The function of a linking verb is to link the subject with additional information about the subject, rather than showing action.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is a teacher.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

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Linking verbs do not show action; they connect the subject to more information, while action verbs express physical or mental actions.

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What is the subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and provides more information about the subject.

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Identify the subject complement in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The subject complement is 'blue'.

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Can a sentence have both a linking verb and an action verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have both; for example, 'She is running fast.' Here, 'is' is the linking verb and 'running' is the action verb.

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What is the past tense of the linking verb 'to be'?

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The past tense forms of 'to be' are 'was' and 'were'.

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Fill in the blank with the correct linking verb: 'They ____ happy.'

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are.