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 a linking verb connecting 'sky' to 'blue.'

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Can there be more than one linking verb in a sentence?

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Yes, a sentence can contain multiple linking verbs.

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

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A linking verb connects the subject to additional information, while an action verb expresses a physical or mental action.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She feels happy.'

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The linking verb is 'feels.'

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What are some common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'seem,' 'become,' and 'feel.'

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In the sentence 'The soup tastes delicious,' what role does 'tastes' play?

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In this sentence, 'tastes' is a linking verb connecting 'soup' to 'delicious.'

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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 the sentence: 'They are excited about the trip.'

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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In the sentence 'The flowers smell sweet,' what is the function of 'smell'?

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'Smell' is a linking verb that connects 'flowers' to 'sweet.'