A linking verb shows existence. We call it a linking verb because the verb links the subject to another word. In a sentence with a predicate adjective, the linking verb links the subject to an adjective that describes the subject…. Read more817. Linking Verb and Predicate Adjective

Linking verbs show existence but no action. In some sentences, a linking verb links the subject to a noun that renames the subject. We call that renaming word a predicate nominative. Look at these examples:Peter is a boy. The noun… Read more818. Linking Verbs- Predicate Nominative

A linking verb links the subject to a noun or an adjective. A linking verb is most often a form of the verb to be – am, is, are, was, were. But sometimes, other verbs can be a linking verb… Read more819. More Linking Verbs

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb by telling more about the verb. Many adverbs end in –ly. Jim drove slowly through the busy intersection. How did he drive? He drove slowly. Sara woke early this morning. When… Read more821. Adverbs Modify Verbs

An adjective modifies a noun. a slow bus; a happy child; an angry man; a joyful celebration An adverb modifies a verb. We can change the adjective to an adverb by adding -ly. The adverb tells more about the verb…. Read more822. Adjectives Become Adverbs with -ly

An adverb usually tells more about a verb. Sometimes, the adverb tells when the action happened. I visited my mother yesterday.We will leave soon.The essay is due tomorrow.Each of these highlighted adverbs tells more about when the action happened. Here… Read more823. Adverbs Tell When the Action Occurs

Many adverbs tell how an action occurs. These adverbs usually end in –ly. Look at these examples:loudly, quietly, slowly, quickly, carefully, carelessly, calmly, angrily, nicely, powerfully, gladly, nearly, noisily, usually Bob carefully carried the glass vase to the kitchen.Our dog… Read more824. Adverbs Tell How the Action Occurs