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 or an adjective that describes 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,' and '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 in this sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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'smell' is the linking verb connecting 'flowers' to 'sweet.'

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to link the subject to additional information, such as a description or identification.

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In the sentence 'They are teachers,' what role does 'are' play?

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'are' is the linking verb that connects 'They' to 'teachers,' indicating their identity.

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Can 'have been' be a linking verb?

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Yes, 'have been' can function as a linking verb, as in 'They have been friends,' connecting 'They' to 'friends.'

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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 in this sentence: 'He seems tired.'

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'seems' is the linking verb connecting 'He' to 'tired.'