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 'am,' 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'be,' 'being,' and 'been.'

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Fill in the blank: I __________ a student.

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am

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Fill in the blank: They __________ friends.

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are

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Fill in the blank: The dog __________ barking.

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is

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What do linking verbs express?

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Linking verbs express a state of being rather than an action.

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Fill in the blank: She __________ not feeling well today.

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is

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Fill in the blank: The flowers __________ beautiful.

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are

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

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'Is' serves as a linking verb that connects the subject to a description or state.