The verb form 'may be' can be a linking verb or an auxiliary verb.
A linking verb "links" the subject to what is said about the subject. Usually, a linking verb shows equality (=) or a change to a different state or place (>). A linking verb requires a direct object; for example:
Linking verb: John may be late. (John>late)
Auxiliary verb: John may be entering the marathon. (John is not and does not become the marathon)
No, "may" is a modal verb that expresses possibility or permission. It is not a linking verb, which connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement.
The word "become" can function as both a linking verb and an action verb. As a linking verb, it connects the subject to its complement, indicating a state of being or a change in state. As an action verb, it describes the process of changing or transforming into something else.
"It" is not a linking verb. "It" is a pronoun.
"Is" is a linking verb. Linking verbs are used to connect the subject of a sentence to a noun or adjective that renames or describes the subject.
"Was" is a linking verb. It is used to connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes or renames the subject.
No think isn't a linking verb. The linking verbs are be am is are was were been has had have do does can could shall, will would may might must being. Those are the linking verbs. Your welcome! Look out for the storm I'm getting one where I am! Have a nice day! =) Kiera303
May is a linking verb, not an action verb.
It's a linking verb.
is-it may not b talking about an action verb it may b a linking verb-linking verbs includ am,is,are,was,were
The word "become" can function as both a linking verb and an action verb. As a linking verb, it connects the subject to its complement, indicating a state of being or a change in state. As an action verb, it describes the process of changing or transforming into something else.
No. The verb to become is a linking verb, and the verb to be is a linking verb, but they are two separate verbs.
"Has" can function as both a linking verb and a helping verb. As a linking verb, it connects the subject to a subject complement that renames or describes it (e.g., "She has been a teacher for 10 years"). As a helping verb, it is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase (e.g., "She has eaten dinner").
"Is" is a linking verb. Linking verbs are used to connect the subject of a sentence to a noun or adjective that renames or describes the subject.
Was is a linking verb.
The verb 'can' is an action verb, a word for an act. The verb 'can' is most often an auxiliary (helper) verb. Examples:John can bring the donuts. I can make the coffee. We can have a party.The verb 'can' is not a linking verb. The object of a linking verb must rename the subject (Jane is my sister.) or be a form of the subject (Jane was chosen the winner.) The verb 'can' may be an auxiliary to a linking verb (You can be a winner.)
"Was" is a helping verb that is used with other verbs to indicate tense. For example, in the sentence "She was running," "was" is helping the main verb "running."
"Did" is not a linking verb.
"Was" is a linking verb. It is used to connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes or renames the subject.