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Yes - sounds can be used as a linking verb.
The violin sounds terrible
No, the word "sounds" is not a linking verb. It is a transitive verb that typically describes audible vibrations or noises.
When a verb is used as a linking verb, it is intransitive, since it does not take an object.The story sounds interesting.In this example, the linking verb links a noun subject (story) with a predicate adjective (interesting).
No, the word "cause" is not a linking verb. It is a transitive verb that shows an action or an effect that one thing has on another. Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, such as in "She is happy" where "is" is a linking verb.
The word "is" is a linking verb. Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which renames or describes the subject. In this case, "is" links the subject to the word or phrase that comes after it.
The word "at" is not considered a linking verb. It is a preposition that is used to indicate location or position. The word "in," on the other hand, can function as a preposition, linking verb, or adverb depending on its usage in a sentence.
No, "wanted" is not a linking verb. It is a verb that shows an action or a desire, rather than connecting the subject to a subject complement.
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the word were is a LINKING VERB.
No, "been" is not a linking verb. It is the past participle of the verb "be" and is used to form continuous tenses or the passive voice. Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, describing or renaming the subject.
The word 'they' is a plural pronoun which can take the place of a noun. So no, the word 'they' is not a verb and not a linking verb.
The word calm is an adjective. It means to be peaceful. Calm can also be a noun and a verb.
The word "loves" can function as either a linking verb or an action verb, depending on how it is used in a sentence. As a linking verb, it connects the subject with a noun or adjective that renames or describes it (e.g., "She loves literature"). As an action verb, it shows the action of loving something or someone (e.g., "He loves his dog").
It is a Linking Verb. The word are is a conjugation of the verb "to be."
When a verb is used as a linking verb, it is intransitive, since it does not take an object.The story sounds interesting.In this example, the linking verb links a noun subject (story) with a predicate adjective (interesting).
Linking Verb and Intransitive Verb
is stay an action or linking verb
have is linking verb Right..and wrong. By itself it typically does not function as a linking verb. It takes an object, not a compliment.
No, "wanted" is not a linking verb. It is a verb that shows an action or a desire, rather than connecting the subject to a subject complement.