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 'She is a teacher,' the word 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to 'teacher.'

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List three common linking verbs.

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am, is, are.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to link the subject of a sentence with additional information about the subject.

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

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The linking verb is 'smell.'

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True or False: 'Look' can be a linking verb.

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True. 'Look' can connect the subject to a description, as in 'He looks happy.'

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The linking verb is 'tastes.'

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

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

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

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'The sky ___ blue.'

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is.