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 word that describes or identifies it.

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Give an example of a linking verb.

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The word 'is' in the sentence 'The sky is blue.'

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What does the linking verb 'am' indicate?

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It shows that the subject is currently in a state of being.

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Fill in the blank: I ___ happy.

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am

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Which word is a linking verb in this sentence: 'She is a teacher.'?

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is

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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To link the subject to more information about it.

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Identify the linking verb: 'They were excited.'

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were

Front

Fill in the blank: He ___ my friend.

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is

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What is the linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'?

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are

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True or False: 'Was' is a linking verb.

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True