What is a linking verb?
Linking Verbs REVIEW

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A linking verb is a verb that 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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List three common linking verbs.
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Common linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', 'become', and 'appear'.
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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?
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Linking verbs do not express action; instead, they connect the subject to additional information about the subject, while action verbs describe what the subject is doing.
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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'
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The linking verb is 'are'.
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What is the role of a subject complement in a sentence with a linking verb?
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A subject complement provides additional information about the subject, often describing or renaming it.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In the sentence 'She is a doctor', what is the linking verb and the subject complement?
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The linking verb is 'is' and the subject complement is 'a doctor'.
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Can a linking verb be used in different tenses? Provide an example.
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Yes, linking verbs can be used in different tenses. For example, 'He was happy' (past tense) and 'He is happy' (present tense).
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