Linking Verbs

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

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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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

Back

In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'She' to 'teacher.'

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What are some common linking verbs?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

Back

Linking verbs do not show action; instead, they connect the subject to additional information. Action verbs express physical or mental actions.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Can there be more than one linking verb in a sentence?

Back

Yes, a sentence can contain more than one linking verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful.'

Back

The linking verb is 'are.'

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Fill in the blank with the correct linking verb: 'They ____ happy.'

Back

The correct linking verb is 'are.'

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

True or False: 'He seems tired' contains a linking verb.

Back

True, 'seems' is the linking verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the role of a subject complement?

Back

A subject complement follows a linking verb and provides more information about the subject.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

Back

The linking verb is 'tastes.'

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B