Linking Verbs: Am, Is, Are, Was Were

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What are linking verbs?

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Linking verbs are verbs that connect 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 the primary linking verbs in English.

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The primary linking verbs in English are: am, is, are, was, were.

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When do you use 'is'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects in the present tense.

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When do you use 'are'?

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'Are' is used with plural subjects and with the pronoun 'you' in the present tense.

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When do you use 'was'?

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'Was' is used with singular subjects in the past tense.

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When do you use 'were'?

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'Were' is used with plural subjects and with the pronoun 'you' in the past tense.

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Provide an example sentence using 'is'.

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The cat is sleeping.

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Provide an example sentence using 'are'.

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They are playing soccer.

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Provide an example sentence using 'was'.

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She was at the party last night.

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Provide an example sentence using 'were'.

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We were at the concert together.