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, pronoun, or 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 'She is happy,' the linking verb is 'is'.

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What is the purpose of a linking verb?

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The purpose of a linking verb is to show a state of being or condition rather than 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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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The linking verb is 'is'.

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What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?

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An action verb shows what the subject does, while a linking verb connects the subject to more information about it.

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

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The linking verb is 'are'.

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What linking verb is used in the sentence: 'He has been a great friend.'

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The linking verb is 'has been'.

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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 linking verb is used in the sentence: 'She seems tired.'

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The linking verb is 'seems'.