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,' 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'sky' to 'blue.'

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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 with additional information about the subject, rather than showing action.

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List some common linking verbs.

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

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Can some verbs function as both action verbs and linking verbs?

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Yes, some verbs can function as both action verbs and linking verbs depending on the context of the sentence.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She seems happy.'

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'seems' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to 'happy.'

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What is the linking verb in the sentence: 'They are excited about the game.'

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'are' is the linking verb connecting 'They' to 'excited.'

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How do you choose the correct linking verb in a sentence?

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Choose the linking verb based on the subject and the complement that describes or identifies it.

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

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A linking verb connects the subject to a description or identification, while an action verb expresses an action performed by the subject.

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In the sentence 'The flowers smell sweet,' what is the linking verb?

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