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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Examples of linking verbs.

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

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Fill in the blank: Tom and his friends ____________ waiting for the bus.

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are

Front

Fill in the blank: Sam ________________ flying a kite.

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is

Front

Fill in the blank: I ___________ playing with my friend.

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am

Front

Fill in the blank: Susan and her mother ____________ going to the market.

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are

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Fill in the blank: I_____________ not going to the party today.

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am

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What is the subject in the sentence 'The dog is barking'?

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The subject is 'The dog'.

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What does the subject complement do in a sentence?

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The subject complement describes or identifies the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'She is happy.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.