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 connecting 'sky' to 'blue.'

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What are some common linking verbs?

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Common linking verbs include: am, is, are, was, were, 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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Identify the linking verb: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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The linking verb is 'smell.'

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Identify the linking verb: 'She became a doctor.'

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The linking verb is 'became.'

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What is the role of the linking verb 'are' in the sentence 'The cookies are delicious'?

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The linking verb 'are' connects the subject 'cookies' to the adjective 'delicious,' describing the cookies.

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Identify the linking verb: 'He feels tired after the game.'

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The linking verb is 'feels.'

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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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Identify the linking verb: 'They were happy to see us.'

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The linking verb is 'were.'