The verb "is" in this sentence is a linking verb. It connects the subject "sky" with the adjective "gray" to describe the sky.
A linking verb acts as an equals sign. The object of a linking verb restates the subject; for example:'We are sisters.' (We=sisters);or the subject becomes the object: 'Our feet got wet.' (feet->wet).The object of a linking verb is called a subject complement.A subject complement can be a noun, a pronoun, or an adjective.The potential linking verbs in the given choices are is and grows.Examples:The train is late. (a linking verb, train=late)James is changing his clothes. (not a linking verb, James is not and does not become his clothes)The sky grows dark at this time of day. (a linking verb, sky->dark)James grows carrots in his garden. (not a linking verb, James is not and does not become carrots)
A linking verb is followed by an object that restates the subject of the sentence in some way. Example: Katy is my cousin. (Katy = cousin) The sky became overcast. (sky -> overcast) An action verb tells that action of the subject and can have a direct object, both a direct and indirect object, or no object at all. Examples: John bought a new car. (bought is the act, car is the direct object) John gave his wife a new car. (gave is the act, car is the direct object, wife is the indirect object) Jane sings beautifully. (sings is the act, there is no object; beautifully is an adverb that modifies the verb sings)
No, 'must is an auxiliary verb (helper verb) used to qualify a main verb. A linking verb is a verb that shows equality (is) or change (became). Examples:Linking verb: Jason is my brother. (Jason = brother) The sky turned dark. (sky -> dark)Auxiliary verb: I must take the five o'clock bus. (have to take) I could take the five o'clock bus. (it's possible to take)
Yes, the word order is correct in the sentence "The kites are colorful and beautiful flying in the sky." The subject "The kites" is followed by the adjectives "colorful and beautiful" describing them, and the verb phrase "flying in the sky" indicating their action.
"The sky is blue."
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) orthe 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.
A linking verb acts as an equals sign. The object of a linking verb restates the subject; for example:'We are sisters.' (We=sisters);or the subject becomes the object: 'Our feet got wet.' (feet->wet).The object of a linking verb is called a subject complement.A subject complement can be a noun, a pronoun, or an adjective.The potential linking verbs in the given choices are is and grows.Examples:The train is late. (a linking verb, train=late)James is changing his clothes. (not a linking verb, James is not and does not become his clothes)The sky grows dark at this time of day. (a linking verb, sky->dark)James grows carrots in his garden. (not a linking verb, James is not and does not become carrots)
Melt is a verb. Hair and sky are both nouns.
A linking verb is followed by an object that restates the subject of the sentence in some way. Example: Katy is my cousin. (Katy = cousin) The sky became overcast. (sky -> overcast) An action verb tells that action of the subject and can have a direct object, both a direct and indirect object, or no object at all. Examples: John bought a new car. (bought is the act, car is the direct object) John gave his wife a new car. (gave is the act, car is the direct object, wife is the indirect object) Jane sings beautifully. (sings is the act, there is no object; beautifully is an adverb that modifies the verb sings)
No, 'must is an auxiliary verb (helper verb) used to qualify a main verb. A linking verb is a verb that shows equality (is) or change (became). Examples:Linking verb: Jason is my brother. (Jason = brother) The sky turned dark. (sky -> dark)Auxiliary verb: I must take the five o'clock bus. (have to take) I could take the five o'clock bus. (it's possible to take)
gray sky comparison to what
the diver
yes. the reflectioin of the sky will appear in the ocean
Red? Red is a colour, making it an adjective.. If you're taking about READ, yes, yes it is an action verb. Redden is a verb redden reddens reddening reddened The sky was reddening. He could feel his face reddening with embarrassment.
Yes, looked is the past tense of the verb 'to look', the act of looking.
The verb in the sentence "The snow fell last night after midnight" is "fell." It describes the action of the snow descending from the sky. In this context, it indicates a completed action that occurred at a specific time.
The gray sky enveloped his mood like a shroud.