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 are some common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include: is, are, was, were, am, be, being, been.

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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, while action verbs express physical or mental actions.

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Fill in the blank: The cat _____ on the mat.

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is (The complete sentence is 'The cat is on the mat.')

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Fill in the blank: They _____ excited about the game.

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are (The complete sentence is 'They are excited about the game.')

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Fill in the blank: I _____ a student.

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am (The complete sentence is 'I am a student.')

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Fill in the blank: My dog _____ very playful.

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is (The complete sentence is 'My dog is very playful.')

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What is the role of 'am' in a sentence?

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'Am' is a linking verb used with the subject 'I' to connect it to a complement.

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What is the role of 'are' in a sentence?

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'Are' is a linking verb used with plural subjects or the pronoun 'you' to connect it to a complement.