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 in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The sky is blue,' the word 'is' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'sky' to the adjective 'blue.'

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List three common linking verbs.

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am, 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 of a sentence with additional information about the subject.

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

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The linking verb is 'feels.'

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

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An action verb expresses a physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to a description or identification.

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Can a linking verb be used in the past tense? Give an example.

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Yes, linking verbs can be used in the past tense. For example, 'He was happy.'

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What are some adjectives that can follow a linking verb?

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happy, sad, tired, excited, etc.

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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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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.