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 or an 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,' the word 'is' is the linking verb.

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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 more information about the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The flowers smell sweet.'

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The linking verb is 'smell.'

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What are 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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How do linking verbs differ from action verbs?

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

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

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The linking verb is 'seems.'

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is a word or phrase that follows a linking verb and provides more information about the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'They are friends.'

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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What is the linking verb in the sentence: 'He became a doctor.'

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The linking verb is 'became.'