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 word that describes or identifies it.

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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.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb shows what the subject of a sentence is doing.

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Give an example of an action verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He runs fast,' 'runs' is the action verb.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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Identify the action verb in this sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The action verb is 'barks'.

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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, while an action verb shows an 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, been.

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List some common action verbs.

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Common action verbs include: run, jump, swim, eat, and play.

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In the sentence 'They are friends,' what type of verb is 'are'?

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'Are' is a linking verb.