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

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The linking verb is 'smell.'

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What are some common linking verbs?

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

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

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The correct linking verb is 'is': 'He is happy today.'

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Choose the linking verb: 'They are excited about the game.'

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The linking verb 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 to additional information about the subject.

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Identify the linking verb: 'She feels tired after the long day.'

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The linking verb is 'feels.'

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Complete the sentence with a linking verb: 'The cake ___ delicious.'

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The correct linking verb is 'is': 'The cake is delicious.'

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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.