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 'The sky is blue,' the word 'is' is the linking verb that connects 'sky' to 'blue.'

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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, seem, become.

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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 of a sentence with additional information about the subject.

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

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The linking verb is 'are.'

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True or False: Linking verbs show action.

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False. Linking verbs do not show action; they connect the subject to more information.

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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 is doing, while a linking verb connects the subject to a description or identification.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'She has been very happy lately.'

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The linking verb is 'has been.'

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Can 'be' verbs function as linking verbs?

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Yes, forms of 'be' (am, is, are, was, were) are commonly used as linking verbs.

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Identify the linking verb in this sentence: 'They seem excited about the trip.'

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The linking verb is 'seem.'