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What part of speech is winced?
"Wince" is a verb; "winced" is the past tense of the verb.
Can a subject complement follow a action verb?
A subject complement is called a subject complement because it 'completes' the subject; it tells what the subject is or has become. A linking verb 'links' the object to the subject with further information about the subject.When an action verb is used, how it is used determines if it is a linking verb.Example action verbs that can be linking verbs:feel: I feel fine. (I=fine, a linking verb); I feel the warm sand. (not a linking verb, I'm not and I don't become the sand)appear: You appear happy. (you=happy, a linking verb); I look and you appear. (not a linking verb, there is no object)grow: Jim grows taller every year. (Jim=taller, a linking verb); Jim grows roses. (not a linking verb, Jim is not and does not become roses)
What did Bill Clinton say during his 1992 Earth Day speech?
In April of 1992, presidential candidate Bill Clinton gave a speech at Drexel University, timed to coincide with the annual observance of Earth Day. Below are links; to an article containing many quotes from that speech, and another containing the full text.
What is the reputation of Hudson River Art School?
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What is the nationality of Jacques Cartier?
He was French.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.
Does subjective predicate linking verb mean the same?
If you're asking if subjective predicate and linking verb is the same, they're not. A subjective predicate is a noun that talks about the subject, as in:My father is my inspiration in all my endeavors.A linking verb links the subject to the predicate, as in:She is pretty.She is the subject, while pretty is the predicate.
In the sentence 'The issue is is it a nuisance.' is the clause 'is it a nuisance' a predicate noun or a predicate adjective?
The sentence is so informal that grammatical categorization runs screaming from it. Formally we say "The issue is whether it is a nuisance." Recording informal speech we write "The issue is: Is it a nuisance?"
What kind of complement is that novel became on overnight bestseller?
That sentence contains a subject complement, where "became" links the subject "novel" with the predicate nominative "an overnight bestseller."
What is the function of a predicate adjective?
A predicate noun (or predicate nominative) is the noun or a pronoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject.A predicate adjective is the adjective following a linking verb which modifies (describes) the subject of the sentence.Both are called subjectcomplements.A linking verb is a verb that acts as an equals sign, the object is a form of the subject. Examples:Mary is my sister.(Mary=sister; the noun 'sister' is the predicate noun that renames the subject 'Mary')Mary's feet got wet.(feet->wet; the adjective 'wet' is the predicate adjective that describes the subject 'feet').
What figure of speech that compares one unlike subject to another but makes a direct statement that links the subjects together is called what?
Metaphor is the figure of speech that compares one unlike subject to another but makes a direct statement that links the subjects together.
What Figure of speech that compares one unlike subject to another but makes a direct that links the subjects together is called what?
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What is a figure of speech that compares one unlike subject to another but makes a direct statement that links the subjects together?
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What compound word links house paper and blower?
The compound word that links house, paper, and blower is "paperweight."
Action and linking verb?
An action verb is an action which is done whether it's mental, or a visable action that was done. For example walk would be an action verb because someone's doing something. Remember would also be an action verb because someone is doing a mental action. A linking verb links the subject to another word in the predicate. Sentences are split into two parts the complete subject and the complete predicate. All of the words that are the subjects or relate to the subjects are in the complete subject. All of the words that are the verb, or relate to the verb are the complete predicate. Any form of to be, as a main verb, is always a linking verb because it's always linking the subject to a word. The words that are linked to the subject are called subject complements. The three types of subject complements are predicate nouns(nouns that link to the subject), predicate prounouns(pronouns that link to the subject), or predicate adjectives(adjectives that link to the subject). If you can replace the main verb with a form of to be then it's probably a linking verb. Look at your subject, and see if it can be linked to any words(subject complements). That should be able to tell you if it's an action verb or a linking verb. If the main verb links the subject to another word then it's a linking verb. If the main verb doesn't link the subject, and it's an action then it's probably an action verb.
When is a verb a linking verb?
Definitions of linking verb on the Web: * describes state of beingteachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/grammar_refresher_course * verbs that do not convey action but help complete statements about the subject by describing or identifying it.www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-106384.html * a verb that links the subject to a noun or adjective in the predica= te that tells you more about the subject.rmfs1.ortn.edu/myschool/mcain/Web/Grammar%20Flashcards.mht * copula: an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentencewordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn * In linguistics, a copula is a word used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (a subject complement or an adverbial). Although it might not itself express an action or condition, it serves to equate (or associate) the subject with the predicate. ...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linking verb
Which best describes the function of a linking verb?
a linking verb connects a noun with another word that modifies it.
What are action and linking verbs?
Action verbs show an action taken by the subject, while linking verbs connect the subject to a word that describes or renames it. Example of an action verb: "She ran." Example of a linking verb: "He is happy."
