the word were is a LINKING VERB.
The word 'are' is a linking verb and a helping verb; examples:linking: You are beautiful.helping: You are running out of milk.
The word 'are' is a linking verb and a helping verb; examples:linking: You are beautiful.helping: You are running out of milk.
It is a Linking Verb. The word are is a conjugation of the verb "to be."
linking verb
Yes, the verb 'are' can function as a main verb or a helping (auxiliary) verb.Examples:You are a good friend. (verb)We are making pizza. (auxiliary verb)The boys are going to school. (auxiliary verb)
Yes, it is a linking verb. Like in, Cuba is a country.
It depends upon the context. It can be either a helping verb or a linking verb. In most cases, it is a linking verb.
helping verb
helping verb
The word happiness is not a verb, it's a noun, a singular, common, abstract noun. There is no verb form for the word happy or happiness, it would be phrased 'make happy', 'be happy' or 'feel happy', etc.
Are is a linking verb pr an auxilliary verb, depending on it's context in the sentence. If it is standing alone as the only evrb, than it is a linking verb. If it is not the main verb and iis helping the main verb, than it is an auxilliary verb (also known as a helping verb)
I'm not number one but I sure would lllllllooooooovvvvvvveeeeeee