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 that describes the subject.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The sky is blue,' the linking verb is 'is'.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to show a state of being or condition rather than an action.

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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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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She is happy.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'They ______ friends.'

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The correct linking verb is 'are': 'They are friends.'

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What linking verb would you use for 'I' in the present tense?

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The linking verb is 'am': 'I am excited.'

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

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The linking verb is 'smell'.

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Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'He ______ tired after the game.'

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The correct linking verb is 'was': 'He was tired after the game.'

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What linking verb would you use for 'they' in the past tense?

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The linking verb is 'were': 'They were happy.'