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.

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Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'be', 'being', and 'been'.

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Which of the following is NOT a linking verb: 'were', 'being', 'what', 'been'?

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'What' is NOT a linking verb.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The students were tired after PE.'

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'Were' is the linking verb.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'He was always unhappy at school.'

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'Was' is the linking verb.

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What type of verb is 'was' in the sentence: 'The girl was frightened.'?

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'Was' is a linking verb.

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Fill in the blank with the correct linking verb: 'My brothers _____ three years old today.'

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'My brothers are three years old today.'

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

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The function of a linking verb is to link the subject with a subject complement that describes or identifies it.

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List three common linking verbs.

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Three common linking verbs are 'is', 'are', and 'was'.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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You can identify a linking verb by checking if it connects the subject to an adjective or noun that describes it.