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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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 feels happy.'

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The linking verb is 'feels.'

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True or False: 'Am' is a linking verb.

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True.

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

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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What linking verb is used to describe a state of being?

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Common linking verbs that describe a state of being include 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' and 'were.'

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Fill in the blank: 'The cake _____ delicious.' (Choose a linking verb)

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The correct linking verb is 'is': 'The cake is delicious.'

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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 the role of a linking verb in a sentence?

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The role of a linking verb is to connect the subject to additional information about the subject.