Question about 'resemble' as a linking verb.

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I  heard that 'resemble' is a one of the linking verbs,but i can't find the example of the sentence which is using 'resemble' as a linking verb.can u give me this example?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

I wouldn't call it a linking verb; it is a middle stative verb, which means that it does not normally appear in continuous aspect or passive voice.  It is in the same verb group as 'have' in this respect.

Anonymous · Answer

here are links for linking verbs.

they said that 'resemble' is also linking verb.

so, are they wrong?

http://www.examples-help.org.uk/parts-of-speech/linking-verbs.htm

http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/ask-teacher/24859-examples-linking-verb.html

AlpheccaStars · Answer

A linking verb is used to describe or rename its subject.
The copular verbs (also linking verbs) can be divided into two types: (1) Those like be that refer to a current state: appear, feel, remain, seem, sound. (2) Those that indicate a result of some kind: become, get (wet); go (bad); grow (old); turn (nasty).

Consider:
He resembles his father.

The verb "resemble" seems to fit category (1), but it cannot be used with a predicate adjective, as the others in this class do.
She appears afraid.
She felt sick.

Father in the sample sentence is a direct object; it does not rename the subject. Although resemble falls in the class of verbs that take an object, sentences with resemble cannot be changed to passive mood, nor is this verb used in the progressive tenses.

Anonymous · Answer

My younger brother resembles our grandmother.

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