Identifying Linking Verbs Task Cards

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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 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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What is the linking verb in the sentence: 'I am happy'?

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The linking verb is 'am'.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'They are excited.'

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The linking verb is 'are'.

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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 additional information about the subject.

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List three common linking verbs.

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Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', and 'was'.

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What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to more information about it.

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher', what role does 'is' play?

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In this sentence, 'is' acts as a linking verb connecting the subject 'She' to the complement 'a teacher'.

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Can 'am' be used as a linking verb?

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Yes, 'am' is a form of the verb 'to be' and is used as a linking verb.

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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.