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 'The sky is blue,' the word 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'sky' to 'blue.'

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What are some common linking verbs?

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

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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

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

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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The linking verb is 'smell,' which connects 'flowers' to 'sweet.'

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What is the role of the linking verb 'is' in a sentence?

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The linking verb 'is' connects the subject to a description or identification, indicating a state of being.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She seems happy.'

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The linking verb is 'seems,' which connects 'She' to 'happy.'

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Can a linking verb be used in different tenses?

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Yes, linking verbs can be used in various tenses, such as 'was' (past), 'is' (present), and 'will be' (future).

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What is a subject complement?

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

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'They are friends.'

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The linking verb is 'are,' which connects 'They' to 'friends.'