Grammar Test: 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 'She is happy,' 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to 'happy.'

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What is the present tense of the linking verb 'to be' for 'they'?

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'They are' is the present tense form of the linking verb 'to be' for 'they.'

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What is the past tense of the linking verb 'to be' for 'the birds'?

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'The birds were' is the past tense form of the linking verb 'to be' for 'the birds.'

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Fill in the blank with the correct linking verb: 'The dog __________ not in the yard.' (Present-tense)

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'The dog is not in the yard.' (Correct linking verb: is)

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Fill in the blank with the correct linking verb: 'The boys __________ on the field.' (Present-tense)

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'The boys are on the field.' (Correct linking verb: are)

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

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'She was' is the correct linking verb for 'she' in the past tense.

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

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'They were' is the correct linking verb for 'they' in the past tense.

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What is the present tense of the linking verb 'to be' for 'I'?

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'I am' is the present tense form of the linking verb 'to be' for 'I.'

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.