Linking, transitive, and intransitive verbs explained.
Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a noun or an adjective that renames or describes the subject. They do not show action but rather the state of being. Examples from the provided sentences include 'is' in 'My sister is late' and 'were' in 'They were kind and grateful'.
Transitive verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning. For instance, in 'Bonnie bought Ed that painting,' 'bought' is a transitive verb because it transfers the action to an object, 'that painting.'
Intransitive verbs do not need a direct object to complete their meaning. In the sentence 'Six hours a day, Ruthie practices the accordion,' 'practices' is an intransitive verb as it doesn't require a direct object to make sense.
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