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Discovered can be a main verbs, such as in "I discovered a staple in my tuna fish sandwich." However, it is not the main verb in "Many people falsely believe that Christopher Columbus discovered America" because believe is the main verb of that sentence.
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Is discovered a linking verb?
No, the only way that the verb 'discovered' can be a linking verb is if the object of the verb is some form of the subject; for example, 'He discovered himself in the hospital.'The easy way to recognize a linking verb is that a linking verb acts as an equals sign, the object is a form of the subject (Mary is my sister. Mary=sister); or the subject becomes the object (My feet got wet. feet->wet).
What may be added to a main verb to make a verb phrase?
Auxiliary verbs (also known as helping verbs) can be added to a main verb to create a verb phrase. These auxiliary verbs help convey additional information about the main verb's tense, mood, aspect, or voice.
Is were a main verb or an auxiliary verb?
"Was" is a main verb when it functions as the main focus of the sentence, indicating a state or action. However, as an auxiliary verb, "was" helps to form verb phrases to convey past actions or states.
Is Florida a main verb?
Yes because a main verb is actually a noun and Florida is a noun, so Florida is a main verb.
What does a verb phrase include?
A verb phrase includes the main verb and any auxiliary (helping) verbs or particles that accompany it. It can also include objects, complements, and adverbs that modify the action of the main verb.
Is strumming a helping or main verb?
Strumming is a main Verb
Is discovered a verb or adverb?
The word "discovered" is a verb.The adverb form of the word is "discoverably".
Is discovered a regular or irregular verb?
‘Discovered’ is the past tense or past participle of ‘discover’, which is a regular verb.
Is discovered an action verb?
Yes, the word 'discovered' is the past tense of the verb 'to discover', a word for the act of discovering, an action verb.
What is a main verb?
A helping verb can work with the main verb to tell about an action. The helping verb always comes before the main verb.
Is believe an auxilary verb or main verb?
To believe is a main verb.
What is a helping main verb?
A helping verb can work with the main verb to tell about an action. The helping verb always comes before the main verb.
Is the word ''opens'' a helping verb or a main verb?
It's a main verb.
What is the main verb of the tiny curtain will slowly open?
The main verb in that sentence is 'open'.
Is the word believe a main or auxiliary verb?
The verb 'believe' is a main verb, which may have an auxiliary verb. Examples: I believe that we've met before. (verb) You can believe what he tells you. (main verb with 'can' as the auxiliary verb)
Is made a verb?
no,verbs are doing words such as run and sing...
Is discover a noun?
No, the word 'discovered' is not a noun.The word 'discovered' is the past participle, past tense of the verb to discover.The past participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.Examples:We discovered a great little cafe near our office. (verb)The unit quickly invaded the discovered sniper's nest. (adjective)The noun forms of the verb to discover are discoverer, discovery, and the gerund, discovering.
