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For a verb to be a linking verb, the direct object of the verb will be another word for or another form of the subject of the verb. A linking verb acts as an equals sign; 'Mary is my sister.' (Mary=sister); or 'Mary's feet got wet.' (feet->wet). Examples: The teacher appeared tired. (teacher=tired) The teacher appeared in the doorway. (not a linking verb)
The verb appear can be a linking verb or an action verb.
As a verb: grow, develop, bud, germinate, appear, mushroom, proliferate.
The verb to appear is an action verb as a word for coming into view.Example: The school will appear as soon as you turn the corner.The verb to appear is a being verb as a word for seem or to give the impression of being.Example: You appear to be lost.
The verb "appear" is a linking verb in this sentence because it connects the subject "girls" with the predicate adjective "excited." It describes a state of being rather than an action.
adverb.The children always appear happy. - verb is appear
Yes, the verb to appear can be a linking verb. A linking verb acts as an equals sign, the direct object is another word for the subject; for example, 'Mary is my sister.' (Mary=sister); or the subject becomes the object, 'Mary's feet got wet.' (feet->wet).The fingerprints appear when the sunlight hits the glass. (not a linking verb, no direct object)The fingerprints appear the same as on the glass. (a linking verb, fingerprints->same)Some other verbs that can be linking verbs:AppearSeenBecomeSmellFeelSoundGrowStaylookTasteRemainTurn
No. Appear is a verb. It cannot be a preposition.
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