Some linking verbs link the subject to a noun that renames the subject. We call this a predicate nominative. Here are sentences using the linking verb is with a predicate nominative:My sister is a girl.Mrs. Johnson is my teacher. John… Read more1043. Linking Verb and the Predicate Nominative

Most linking verbs are forms of the verb to be: am, are, is, was, wereHowever, these certain verbs can also act as linking verbs: grow, sound, smell The verbs grow, sound, and smell are usually verbs that show action:The plants… Read more1044. Linking Verbs: Grow, Sound, Smell

An adverb modifies a verb and tells more about the action. Sometimes, the adverb tells how something happens.The boy walked slowly. The adverb slowly tells how the boy walked.The dog barked loudly. The adverb loudly tells how the dog barked.Mom… Read more1048. Adverbs Tell How Something Happens

You can change an adjective to an adverb by adding the letters -ly.The car is slow. The word slow is an adjective describing the car. The car drove slowly. The word slowly is an adverb telling more about the action… Read more1049. Change an Adjective to an Adverb

Adverbs modify verbs. Some adverbs tell how much action is done by the verb. Here are some examples:I nearly finished the book.Dad completely cleared the table.Jan almost dropped the box.We fully understood the consequences. Use adverbs to tell how much… Read more1051. Adverbs Modify Verbs by Telling How Much

The word not is an adverb. It tells more about the verb. Look at this sentence: I am not listening to you. If I asked you to tell me the verb in this sentence, you would be tempted to say… Read more1056. Adverbs – Not

The word never is an adverb. It tells when the action happens – never.Bob never reads his homework.Mom never paints her nails.Janet never pays with credit. Use the adverb never to tell more about when an action happens. It’s your… Read more1057. Adverbs – Never

The word seldom is an adverb that tells when something happens.Mom seldom cooks sausage.My teacher seldom assigns an essay.Our dog seldom barks at strangers. Use the adverb seldom to tell when an action occurs. It’s your turn. Use the adverb… Read more1058. Adverbs – Seldom

The word rarely is an adverb. It tells more about when the action occurs.I rarely strike out in baseball.My dog rarely barks.Our math teacher rarely gives extra credit. Use the adverb rarely to tell more about when an action occurs…. Read more1059. Adverbs – Rarely