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,' the word 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to 'happy.'

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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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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to link the subject to 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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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'He seems tired.'

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The linking verb is 'seems.'

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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 is doing, 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 game.'

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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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 describes or identifies the subject.

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

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The linking verb is 'is.'