A linking verb is followed by a "complement," either a "predicate nominative" or a "predicate adjective."
An action verb is followed by one or more of an object and adverb. An object or adverb may be a phrase or clause rather than a single word.
linking or action verb is follows by a subject.
action and linking
what follows a linking or action verb
A subject follows a linking or action verb. A predicate noun or predicate adjective can follow a linking verb. An indirect object is the noun that can follow an action verb.
Yes, a subject complement follows a linking verb and not an action verb.
linking or action verb is follows by a subject.
action and linking
what follows a linking or action verb
A subject follows a linking or action verb. A predicate noun or predicate adjective can follow a linking verb. An indirect object is the noun that can follow an action verb.
subject
subject
Yes, a subject complement follows a linking verb and not an action verb.
A noun can follow both a linking verb and an action verb. When it follows a linking verb, it's called a predicate nominative. Ex: Henry is a teacher. When a noun follows an action verb, it's called a direct object. Ex: Kevin threw the ball.
subject
A subject complement follows a linking verb, providing information about the subject. An adverb or direct object typically follows an action verb, indicating what the subject is doing.
subject
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