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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List some common linking verbs.

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

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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 flowers smell sweet.'

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The linking verb is 'smell,' which connects 'flowers' to 'sweet.'

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What is the role of 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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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She is a teacher.'

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The linking verb is 'is,' which connects 'She' to 'teacher.'

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Can 'be' be used as a linking verb?

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

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'They were excited about the trip.'

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The linking verb is 'were,' which connects 'They' to 'excited.'

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.