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', 'seem', and 'become'.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb in a sentence?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to link the subject with additional information about the subject, such as a state of being or condition.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to more information about it.

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In the sentence 'She feels happy', what role does 'feels' play?

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In this sentence, 'feels' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'She' to the adjective 'happy'.

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Can 'be' verbs function as linking verbs?

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Yes, forms of 'be' (is, are, was, were) are commonly used as linking verbs.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'They are excited about the trip.'

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The linking verb is 'are'.

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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.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a linking verb and a subject complement.

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Example: 'The cake smells delicious.' ('smells' is the linking verb and 'delicious' is the subject complement.)