A linking verb is a type of verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be an adjective, noun, or pronoun that describes or identifies the subject. Unlike action verbs, linking verbs do not show action; instead, they serve to express a state of being or condition. Common linking verbs include "be," "become," and "seem." For example, in the sentence "She is a teacher," the verb "is" links the subject "she" to the complement "a teacher," providing information about her identity. Linking verbs are important for describing attributes or states and forming meaningful sentences.

英語での「linking verb」の定義と意味

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