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 linking verb 'is' connects the subject 'sky' to the adjective 'blue.'

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List three common linking verbs.

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am, is, are.

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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: 'She seems happy.'

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The linking verb is 'seems.'

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Which of the following is a linking verb: 'run', 'is', 'jump'?

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'is' is a linking verb.

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

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action, while a linking verb connects the subject to more information about it.

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Fill in the blank with a linking verb: 'They _____ excited about the trip.'

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are.

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Which of the following is NOT a linking verb: 'was', 'be', 'play'?

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'play' is NOT a linking verb.

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

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The linking verb is 'smell.'