Linking Verbs

Front

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.

Front

Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is happy,' 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to 'happy.'

Front

What are the most common linking verbs?

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The most common linking verbs are 'am,' 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' and 'were.'

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Fill in the blank: The dog _______ friendly.

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is

Front

Fill in the blank: They _______ excited about the game.

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are

Front

Fill in the blank: I _______ a student last year.

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was

Front

Fill in the blank: My brother _______ a great artist.

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is

Front

Fill in the blank: The flowers _______ beautiful in spring.

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are

Front

What does 'was' indicate in a sentence?

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'Was' indicates that something happened in the past.

Front

What does 'is' indicate in a sentence?

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'Is' indicates that something is happening now.