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What is the predicate adjective in this sentence Even before he starred in a hit movie the young British actor was popular?
The predicate adjective is "popular". It follows the linking verb "was".
What is a linking verb sentence for look?
action, to look.... that is someone physically doing something____To look can be either, depending usually on whether the subject is an active doer or not, for example:1. Active doer as subject - action verb - may take an adverbI looked carefully before driving further down that road.2. Inactive subject - linking verb - followed by an adjectiveThe programme looks impressive.In example 2, looks is synonymous with (means the same as) appears, seems.
When do you use a coma before the word and in a sentence?
Aaah, good question... Use a comma when the part of the sentence after the conjunction can stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., when linking multiple independent clauses). Examples: Bob went shopping, and I went to the gym. Bob went shopping and bought some tomatoes.
Is the word had a linking verb?
No. To have has two functions in English: 1. A transitive verb, as in I have a copy of the book, but cannot find it. 2. An auxiliary verb used to from the present perfect, the pluperfect, and various other tenses, for example: They have collected their tickets. He had already finished cooking when I came home. She had been standing there for an hour before anyone noticed her. I think had been is a linking verb but I'm not sure about had on it's own
Is was a linking verb or an action verb?
Was (past tense of be) can be used as a linking verb and as an auxiliary verb. It is never an action verb.Linking verb: Bob was a teacher before his retirement.Auxiliary verb: Sheila was driving when the tornado hit.Yes was is a linking verb and it is a past tense of be.
Do you use a comma before where?
not usually. What is the sentence?
Does an adverb follow a linking or action verb?
It depends on what kind of adverb it is. For example:frequency adverbs come before the main verb but after the be verb - He is always late. He always comes late.adverbs of manner usually come at the end of a sentence - She dances awkwardly.
What is the predicate adjective in this sentence Even before he starred in a hit movie the young British actor was popular?
The predicate adjective is "popular". It follows the linking verb "was".
What is a linking verb and a be verb?
A linking verb is a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement (such as a noun or adjective), indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include "be," "seem," "become," and "appear." A "be" verb, specifically, refers to forms of the verb "be" (such as "is," "am," "are," "was," "were") that act as linking verbs connecting the subject to a subject complement.
What sentence can you write with the word happier?
I Am So Much Happier Now That The Rain Is Gone!
What is a linking verb sentence for look?
action, to look.... that is someone physically doing something____To look can be either, depending usually on whether the subject is an active doer or not, for example:1. Active doer as subject - action verb - may take an adverbI looked carefully before driving further down that road.2. Inactive subject - linking verb - followed by an adjectiveThe programme looks impressive.In example 2, looks is synonymous with (means the same as) appears, seems.
Can a be a linking verb?
The word 'a' is not a verb, it's an indefinite article. The articles are 'the' a definite article, and 'a' or 'an', indefinite articles. 'A' is used before a noun that starts with a consonant sound and 'an' is used before a noun that starts with a vowel sound. For example:I put a sandwich and an apple on the table for you. (the verb is 'put')
What is a type of diagraming line before a P.N. in grammaar?
In grammar, a type of diagramming line before a predicate nominative (P.N.) is often referred to as a "linking verb line." This line connects the subject to the predicate nominative, illustrating the relationship that the linking verb (such as "is" or "are") establishes between them. The diagram typically includes a horizontal line for the subject, a vertical line for the linking verb, and another horizontal line for the predicate nominative. This visual representation helps clarify the function of each part of the sentence.
When do you use a coma before the word and in a sentence?
Aaah, good question... Use a comma when the part of the sentence after the conjunction can stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., when linking multiple independent clauses). Examples: Bob went shopping, and I went to the gym. Bob went shopping and bought some tomatoes.
What follow a linking verb?
A subject complement (either a predicate nominative or predicate adjective) follows a linking verb. Examples: Kathy is sick. ("sick" is the predicate adjective) Ryan is a teacher. ("teacher" is the predicate nominative)
Does an comma go before or after 'so'?
A comma typically goes before "so" when it is used at the beginning of a sentence to indicate a reason or result. However, when "so" is used as a conjunction in the middle of a sentence, it does not usually need a comma before it.
Is the word had a linking verb?
No. To have has two functions in English: 1. A transitive verb, as in I have a copy of the book, but cannot find it. 2. An auxiliary verb used to from the present perfect, the pluperfect, and various other tenses, for example: They have collected their tickets. He had already finished cooking when I came home. She had been standing there for an hour before anyone noticed her. I think had been is a linking verb but I'm not sure about had on it's own
