The verb 'grew' can be a linking verb. A linking verb acts as an equals sign:
In the context of 'the sky grew overcast', the verb 'grew' is a linking verb (sky->overcast).
In the context of 'John grew vegetables', the verb 'grew' is not a linking verb.
The verb grew is an action verb, the past tense of the verb 'to grow'. Grow can also be used as a linking verb. linking verb - He grew tired. action verb - He grew into a strong man.
It can be either, depending on how you use it. The plant grew. (AV) The plant grew tall. (LV)
No. The verb to become is a linking verb, and the verb to be is a linking verb, but they are two separate verbs.
Linking verb
"Did" is not a linking verb.
The verb grew is an action verb, the past tense of the verb 'to grow'. Grow can also be used as a linking verb. linking verb - He grew tired. action verb - He grew into a strong man.
It can be either, depending on how you use it. The plant grew. (AV) The plant grew tall. (LV)
Replace the verb with is, am, are, was, or were - if the sentence still makes sense, then it is a linking verb, if not it is an action verb Example: Anne grew weak. Anne grew lettuce. | | | | Anne is weak. Anne is lettuce. Makes sense; linking verb. Doesn't make sense; action verb Hope I helped ^_^
It can be either, depending on how you use it. The plant grew. (AV) The plant grew tall. (LV)
No. The verb to become is a linking verb, and the verb to be is a linking verb, but they are two separate verbs.
Was is a linking verb.
Linking verb
"Did" is not a linking verb.
Linking verb.Were is the past tense plural be verb any form of be verb is a linking verb.
"It" is not a linking verb. "It" is a pronoun.
action, it is the past tense of the verb surround.
the word were is a LINKING VERB.