Linking Verbs: Part 3

Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes the subject. The verbs "stay," "remain," "grow," "prove," "turn," and "fall" can show a change in state or condition. - Stay: Used to indicate that the subject continues in the same state. Example: "She stayed calm." - Remain: Similar to "stay," it indicates continuity. Example: "He remained happy." - Grow: Indicates a change to a different state, often implying an increase. Example: "The plant grew taller." - Prove: Used to show that the subject has become something as a result of evidence or experience. Example: "He proved successful." - Turn: Indicates a change to a different state or condition. Example: "The leaves turned yellow." - Fall: Indicates a change to a lower or less desirable state. Example: "She fell silent when she heard the news." These verbs are often followed by adjectives or nouns that describe the new state or condition of the subject.