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 that connects 'sky' to 'blue.'

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List some common linking verbs.

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

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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 additional information. Action verbs express physical or mental actions.

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

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The linking verb is 'is.'

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What role does the linking verb 'seem' play in a sentence?

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The linking verb 'seem' indicates a state of being or perception, connecting the subject to an adjective or noun that describes it.

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

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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What is the function of the linking verb 'be'?

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The linking verb 'be' serves to connect the subject with a subject complement, indicating existence or identity.

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

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The linking verb is 'smell.'

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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 more information about the subject.