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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An example of a linking verb is 'is' in the sentence 'She is happy.'

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. For example, 'run' and 'think' are action verbs.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The linking verb is 'is.'

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What is the difference between action verbs and linking verbs?

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Action verbs show what the subject does, while linking verbs connect the subject to more information about it.

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Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'He ___ a doctor.'

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is

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True or False: 'Was' is a linking verb.

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True

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Choose the correct linking verb: 'They ___ excited about the trip.' (are, run)

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are

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

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The role of a linking verb is to link the subject to additional information about the subject.

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Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'The flowers ___ beautiful.'

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are