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Seems is the verb. To be tired is a verbal phrase, a verb form functioning as another part of speech in this sentence.
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Is too tired a verb?
No. too - adverb tired - adjective
What is the verb in the sentence?
Is is the verb in your sentence.
What part of speech is 'that' in 'he said that he was tired'?
This sentence is a reported sentence and 'that' is a conjunction. It introduces the 'that clause' - he was tired.
Examples of the three kinds of Verbals?
The three kinds of verbals are gerund, infinitive, and participle. Gerunds act as a noun but looks like a verb. In the sentence "Swimming is a form of exercise.", swimming is the gerund. Infinitive looks like a verb but used as an adverb, adjective, or noun. It is used together with "to". In the sentence "I don't like to eat that unless my nose is covered.", the infinitive in the sentence is "to eat". Lastly, participle looks like a verb but used as an adjective to describe a noun or pronoun. It ends with -ing, -ed, or -t. In the sentence "The crying and tired employees were sent home after the earthquake.", crying and tired are the participles
Can you have a sentence with a verb without a helping verb?
Yes, it is possible to have a sentence with a verb and without a helping verb. For example, "He runs every day" is a sentence that contains the verb "runs" without a helping verb.
What is the verb in the sentence I get tired of work?
The verb is "get" which is a linking verb to the adjective tired.
What is the verb in The milk seems sour to you?
The verb in this sentence is "seems."
What is the verb in the sentence he ran until he got tired?
ran tired
What is the verb in the sentence The gorilla was not just tired?
was
What is the linking verb for the sentence The plot of that fantasy novel seems awfully childish to me now?
The linking verb in that sentence is "seems".
Does this sentence have an action verb Her dog seems fierce?
No. Seems is a copula ('linking' verb).
What part of speech is the word tired?
Depends on the context. If its something like, "she tired me" then its a verb. If its something like, "I am tired" then its an adjective. Hope this helps...Tired is not a verb it is an adjective.The verb is tire. The sentence should be she tires me.The past tense of the verb "tire" is "tired".
What is the verb in the sentence the box seems heavy for its size?
Seems
Does this sentence have a linking verb Alex seems to have forgotten his homework?
Yes, "seems" is a linking verb.
Which verb is the linking verb in the sentence The course seems difficult but the skiers enjoy the challenges?
seems
What is the voice of the verb in by the end of the day the children were tired?
The voice of the verb "were" in the sentence is passive. This is because the emphasis is on the children being tired rather than on who or what made them tired.
What is the verb in she is small but seems very strong?
The verbs in this sentence are "is" and "seems."
