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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An example of a linking verb is 'is' in the sentence 'The sky is blue.'

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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 with more information about the subject.

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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, seem, become.

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How can you identify a linking verb in a sentence?

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You can identify a linking verb by checking if it connects the subject to an adjective or noun that describes it.

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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 a description or identification.

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In the sentence 'She is happy,' what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb is 'is.'

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Can a sentence have both an action verb and a linking verb?

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Yes, a sentence can have both types of verbs, but they serve different purposes.

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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.

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In the sentence 'The flowers smell sweet,' what is the linking verb?

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The linking verb is 'smell.'