The Linking Verb

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When shouldn't I use "The Linking Verb" in the English sentences.Example: Nate stubbed his toe. In this sentence, there is no "The Linking Verb". please tell when should I omit "linking verbs"?

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When shouldn't I use "The Linking Verb" in the English sentences.
Example: Nate stubbed his toe.
In this sentence, there is no "The Linking Verb". please tell when should I omit "linking verbs"?

You almost never use a linking verb in English sentences. Most English sentences do not have a linking verb; they do not need a linking verb.

Mostly, a linking verb is used when you say that one thing is another:

John is a carpenter. / Mary is a Catholic. / Darlene is a member of our club. / That tool is a hammer. / That situation is a nightmare.

— or when you're attributing a quality to something:

Brian is sad. / Nate is talkative. / The book is red. / The chair is quite heavy. / That idea is very interesting.

— or when you're saying where something is:

The horse is in the barn. / Fred is in the bedroom. / That shop is at the corner. / That farm is near a lake. / Ralph is here.

The rest of the time you probably won't need a linking verb.

Don't you have a book or a teacher who can explain these things?

CJ

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