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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Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'am', 'be', 'being', and 'been'.

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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 more information about it.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The cat is fluffy.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'They are happy.'

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The linking verb is 'are'.

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What does the linking verb 'was' indicate?

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The linking verb 'was' indicates a state of being in the past.

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What does the linking verb 'will be' indicate?

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The linking verb 'will be' indicates a future state of being.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She seems tired.'

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The linking verb is 'seems'.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'He became a doctor.'

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The linking verb is 'became'.

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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 describes or identifies the subject.