2.7 Linking Verbs (Tuesday)

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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 or an 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 a linking verb that connects 'sky' to 'blue.'

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List three common linking verbs.

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is, are, was

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

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The linking verb 'are' is used to connect the subject to a complement in the present tense, indicating a state of being.

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

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The linking verb 'is' connects the subject to a complement in the present tense, indicating a state of being.

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

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The linking verb 'was' connects the subject to a complement in the past tense, indicating a state of being.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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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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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.

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Give an example of a subject complement in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He is happy,' the word 'happy' is a subject complement that describes 'He.'