Verbs do more than just move things: they connect ideas
In short: Most people think of verbs as action words, but they also serve as linguistic bridges. This video explains how linking verbs connect subjects to descriptions, providing the essential structure for Standard American English.
While action verbs describe what a subject does—like a bear running—linking verbs connect ideas by describing what a subject is or how it appears. These verbs are typically followed by a noun or an adjective to provide context or state of being.
Common examples include 'be,' 'become,' 'appear,' and 'seem.' Some specific verbs, such as 'get,' 'grow,' 'taste,' 'smell,' and 'go,' are uniquely followed by adjectives rather than nouns. Understanding these distinctions is fundamental to mastering grammar rules and conventions.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Linking verbs | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan Academy
- Also: Link verbs
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