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 or an adjective.

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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 'happy.'

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What are the most common linking verbs?

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The most common linking verbs are 'am,' 'is,' 'are,' 'was,' and 'were.'

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When do we use 'is'?

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We use 'is' for singular subjects in the present tense.

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When do we use 'are'?

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We use 'are' for plural subjects in the present tense.

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When do we use 'was'?

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We use 'was' for singular subjects in the past tense.

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When do we use 'were'?

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We use 'were' for plural subjects in the past tense.

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What is the subject in the sentence 'They are friends'?

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The subject is 'They.'

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What is the subject complement in the sentence 'He is a teacher'?

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The subject complement is 'a teacher.'

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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 more information about the subject.