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 the subject.

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Give an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The girl WAS his sister', 'WAS' 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 to more information about the subject.

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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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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: 'I AM happy.'

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The linking verb is 'AM'.

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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 describes or identifies the subject.

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In the sentence 'She IS smart', what does 'IS' do?

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'IS' is a linking verb that connects the subject 'She' to the adjective 'smart'.

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Can a linking verb be used in a question?

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Yes, linking verbs can be used in questions, such as 'Are you ready?'.

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What is the difference between a linking verb and a helping verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to more information, while a helping verb assists the main verb in a sentence.