Exploring Linking Verbs in English Grammar

In this video, Omar and Elvis discuss linking verbs, which connect the subject to additional information about the subject without showing action. Elvis explains that words like 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'will be', 'has', 'have', and 'had' are linking verbs. He provides examples to illustrate their usage with singular and plural nouns and pronouns. The video concludes with Omar summarizing his understanding of linking verbs.

What is the primary function of linking verbs?

• To link the subject to information about the subject

• To describe how actions are performed

• To show action

• To indicate possession

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which of the following is NOT a linking verb?

• were

• run

• is

• am

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

How does 'is' function in the sentence 'Joe is a clown'?

• As an action verb

• To show possession

• As a linking verb

• To indicate location

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which linking verb indicates future action?

• had

• is

• was

• will be

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What does 'had' indicate in the sentence 'He had a dog named Snoopy'?

• Current possession

• Future action

• Past possession

• Ongoing action

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which verb is used with a singular noun or pronoun?

• are

• is

• were

• have

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Which sentence correctly uses a plural verb?

• He have a basketball

• We were in our party dress

• They is friends

• She are a doctor

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Which verb is correctly used with the pronoun 'I'?

• is

• are

• am

• were

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following verbs can be used with both singular and plural nouns?

• is

• are

• have

• was

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

What did Omar learn about linking verbs?

• They are used to indicate possession only

• They describe actions

• They cannot be used in past tense

• They link the subject to additional information

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B