gave is the simple past form of give. All the forms of give are:
give -- base verbs
gives -- third person singular present
gave -- past
given -- past participle
giving -- present participle
There are two kinds of verbs in English. The most common kind shows an action. For example, to walk, to run, to dance, to sing, to read, to give. The boys ran to catch the bus. We will give some money to charity. The other kind of verb shows state of being-- the verb "to be" is the most common example. I am happy. She was tired.
The verb appear can be a linking verb or an action verb.
It is a regular verb
"Had" is the past of the verb have, a form of the verb 'to be'.
The verb 'is' is a form of the verb 'to be', a being verb as opposed to an action verb. The verb 'is' also functions as an auxiliary (helper) verb. The verb 'is' also functions as a linking verb.
There are two kinds of verbs in English. The most common kind shows an action. For example, to walk, to run, to dance, to sing, to read, to give. The boys ran to catch the bus. We will give some money to charity. The other kind of verb shows state of being-- the verb "to be" is the most common example. I am happy. She was tired.
Will give is a verb phrase. Give is not used as a linking verb.
A linking verb
A linking verb.
It is an irregular verb.
The verb appear can be a linking verb or an action verb.
An auxiliary verb
the infinative
a regular verb.
Is becomes a verb
It is a regular verb
Be is a state of being verb.