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, such as an adjective or noun.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is happy,' 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to the adjective 'happy.'

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What are predicate adjectives?

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Predicate adjectives are adjectives that follow a linking verb and describe the subject.

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

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The linking verb is 'smell.'

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What is the role of a linking verb in a sentence?

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The role of a linking verb is to link the subject to additional 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.

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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

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Linking verbs do not show action; they connect the subject to a state of being or condition.

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What is the linking verb in the sentence: 'They are excited about the trip.'

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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Can 'be' verbs function as linking verbs?

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Yes, forms of 'be' (am, is, are, was, were) are commonly used as linking verbs.

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

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The linking verb is 'tastes.'