Linking Verbs Review

ALL linking verbs must be followed by a predicate adjective or nominative.

Action verbs are like an equals sign between the subject and the predicate adjective/nominative.

NOT a linking verb: is, seems, looks, walk

NOT a linking verb:

Part of speech of 'incredibly' in: 'Sophie was incredibly proud of her accomplishments.'

Part of speech of 'was' in: 'Sophie was incredibly proud of her accomplishments.'

Function of 'proud' in: Sophie was incredibly proud of her accomplishments.

Complete predicate in: Sophie was incredibly proud of her accomplishments.

Function of 'her' in: 'Sophie was incredibly proud of her accomplishments.'

Simple subject in: 'Sophie was incredibly proud of her accomplishments.'