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.

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Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', and 'be'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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is

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

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feels

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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 the sentence: 'They are friends.'

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are

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

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smells

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What is the linking verb in the sentence: 'He became a doctor.'

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became

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

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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 provides more information about the subject.