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 or an adjective that describes 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 is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to show a state of being or condition rather than an action.

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List some common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been.

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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

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Linking verbs do not show action; they connect the subject to more information about the subject, while action verbs express physical or mental actions.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The dog is friendly.'

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The linking verb is 'is.'

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and provides more information about the subject.

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In the sentence 'They are teachers,' what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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Can 'be' verbs be linking verbs?

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Yes, forms of 'be' (am, is, are, was, were) are commonly used as linking verbs.

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What is an example of a sentence with an action verb?

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In the sentence 'He runs fast,' 'runs' is the action verb.