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The verb 'grew' can be a linking verb. A linking verb acts as an equals sign:
- the object of the verb is a different form of the subject (Mary is my sister. Mary=sister) or
- the subject becomes the object (Mary's feet got wet. feet->wet).
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.
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∙ 11y agoA linking verb acts as an equals sign:
- the object of the verb is a different form of the subject (Mary is my sister. Mary=sister) or
- the subject becomes the object (Mary's feet got wet. feet->wet).
In 'the sky grew overcast', or 'his face grew overcast', the verb 'grew' is a linking verb:
(sky->overcast; face->overcast).
In the context of 'John grew vegetables', the verb 'grew' is not a linking verb.
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Is grew a helping verb a action verb or 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.
Is grow an action verb or a linking verb?
It can be either, depending on how you use it. The plant grew. (AV) The plant grew tall. (LV)
Is became a linking verb?
No. The verb to become is a linking verb, and the verb to be is a linking verb, but they are two separate verbs.
Is did a linking verb?
"Did" is not a linking verb.
Is blew a linking verb or an action verb?
Linking verb
Is grew a helping verb a action verb or 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.
How do you tell the difference between action verb and linking verb?
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 ^_^
Is grow an action verb or a linking verb?
It can be either, depending on how you use it. The plant grew. (AV) The plant grew tall. (LV)
Is grow a action or a linking verb?
It can be either, depending on how you use it. The plant grew. (AV) The plant grew tall. (LV)
Is became a linking verb?
No. The verb to become is a linking verb, and the verb to be is a linking verb, but they are two separate verbs.
Has is a linking verb or an action verb?
"Has" can function as both a linking verb and a helping verb. As a linking verb, it connects the subject to a subject complement that renames or describes it (e.g., "She has been a teacher for 10 years"). As a helping verb, it is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase (e.g., "She has eaten dinner").
Is was a linking verb or action verb?
"Is" is a linking verb. Linking verbs are used to connect the subject of a sentence to a noun or adjective that renames or describes the subject.
Is is a linking verb or a action verb?
Was is a linking verb.
Is were a helping or a linking verb?
"Was" is a helping verb that is used with other verbs to indicate tense. For example, in the sentence "She was running," "was" is helping the main verb "running."
Is did a linking verb?
"Did" is not a linking verb.
Is were an action or linking verb?
"Was" is a linking verb. It is used to connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement that describes or renames the subject.
Is its a linking verb?
"It" is not a linking verb. "It" is a pronoun.
