Linking Verbs

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

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.

Front

Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

Back

In the sentence 'The sky is blue,' the word 'is' is a linking verb that connects 'sky' to 'blue.'

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She seems happy.'

Back

The linking verb is 'seems.'

Front

What are some common linking verbs?

Back

Common linking verbs include 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' 'were,' 'be,' 'being,' 'been,' 'seem,' 'become,' and 'appear.'

Front

In the sentence 'They are friends,' what role does 'are' play?

Back

'Are' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'They' to the complement 'friends.'

Front

Can a linking verb be used in different tenses?

Back

Yes, linking verbs can be used in different tenses, such as 'is' (present), 'was' (past), and 'will be' (future).

Front

Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

Back

The linking verb is 'smell.'

Front

What is a subject complement?

Back

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

Front

In the sentence 'He has been tired,' what is the linking verb?

Back

The linking verb is 'has been.'