The traditional definition of verb is “a word used to express action or describe a state of being.” As the definition implies, there are two different types of verbs: action verbs and linking verbs that describe the subjects. Source: McGraw-Hill Education Handbook of English Grammar & Usage by Mark Lester. They are always complements of linking verbs.
Only linking verbs can have predicate adjectives as complements.īy definition, predicate nominatives have two distinctiveġ. This below text is from a grammar book that I am reading: I am confused regarding this, would really appreciate any help. If action verbs can have predicates as well then it would be really helpful to me if you could please share some examples. Can only linking verbs have predicate adjectives and predicate nominatives as complements?
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