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Super_nova Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

linking very

Be, Become, Remain, Stay, Appear, Seem, Sound, feel, look, smell, taste.

are these the all linking in english grammar, it may use as main verb, but are these the complete list of linking verbs? Is there anyother verb that can i use as a linking verb?
  

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Here are lists from various sites. Notice that most are prefaced by the phrase 'common linking verbs' I'm sure the number is finite. Let us know when you have collated these: appear , feel , grow , look , prove , remain , smell , sound , taste , and turn .

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  • Here are lists from various sites.
  • Notice that most are prefaced by the phrase 'common linking verbs' I'm sure the number is finite.
  • Let us know when you have collated these: appear , feel , grow , look , prove , remain , smell , sound , taste , and turn .
  • Linking verbs are either verbs of sensation ("feel," "look," "smell," "sound," "taste") or verbs of existence ("act," "appear," "be," "become," "continue," "grow," "prove," "remain," "seem," "sit," "strand," "turn").
  • appear John appeared happy when the company promoted him.
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Here are lists from various sites. Notice that most are prefaced by the phrase 'common linking verbs' I'm sure the number is finite. Let us know when you have collated these:

appear, feel, grow, look, prove, remain, smell, sound, taste, and tur
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