Linking verbs practice

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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.

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Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', and 'become'.

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

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

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The cake smells delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'smells'.

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Complete the sentence with a linking verb: 'The flowers ______ beautiful.'

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are.

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True or False: 'He is a doctor' contains a linking verb.

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True.

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Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'They ______ happy.'

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are.

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What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?

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An action verb shows what the subject is doing, while a linking verb connects the subject to more information about it.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She was tired after the game.'

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The linking verb is 'was'.

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Complete the sentence: 'My favorite color ______ blue.'

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is.