Identify the sentence that has the following structure: subject + linking verb + predicative of the subject.
Indicate the only sentence that does not contain a linking verb.
The prayer "Turn right!" is the only one that indicates an action (turn). In other sentences, verbs indicate a state and link the subject to the predicative.
Although in alternative c), the sentence "Turned a saint..." also has the verb "turn", in this sentence it does not indicate action, as in alternative a).
a) can express the following states: permanent, transitory, change, continuity and appearance.
b) function as a link between the subject and the predicative.
c) it is the head of the nominal predicate.
d) depending on the context, a verb can be classified as a linking verb or not.
The alternative "c) he is the head of the nominal predicate" is wrong, because the head of the nominal predicate is the predicative of the subject.
Core is the main word. In the verbal predicate, the core is the verb. In the nominal predicate, formed by a linking verb and a predicate, the core is the predicate.
As for the prayers below, choose the right alternative.
i. I stayed home today.
II. I got sick yesterday.
Verbs must be classified according to their context. Although both clauses contain the verb "ficar", in clause I, the verb indicates an activity. In clause II, the verb indicates a state and is linking the subject (I) to the predicative (sick).
Indicate the alternative that contains the classification of the highlighted verbs, according to the caption.
i. Young people like to read adventure books.
II. The race he was lively.
i. Young people like to read adventure books.
The verb is transitive, because it indicates an action and needs a complement to complete the information (like what?)
II. The race he was lively.
The verb is linking, because it indicates a state and is linking the subject (running) to the predicative (lively).
III. Falls in floor!
The verb is intransitive, because it indicates an action and does not need a complement ("on the ground" is an adverbial phrase).
i. Has became an example to friends. - linking verb
II. It went out tired - intransitive verb
III. forgive what they did to you. - intransitive verb
IV. Come already here! - transitive verb
In the first pair:
"Walk fast.", the verb indicates an activity. It is intransitive, because it does not need a complement ("fast" is an adverbial adjunct).
"Walk content.", the verb indicates a state and is linking the subject (he or she, who is hidden) to the predicative (content).
On the second pair:
"I stayed here.", the verb indicates an activity. It is intransitive, because it does not need a complement ("here" is an adverbial adjunct).
"I was happy.", the verb indicates a change of state and is linking the subject (I, who is hidden) to the predicative (happy).
Possible answers:
to be
They are cool.
The new neighbor is polite.
be
I'm tired today.
It was hoarse.
to stay
I'm glad I learned.
She was nervous about the situation.
seem
Sometimes it seems silly.
They look satisfied.
Continue
They remain attentive.
I will remain silent.
Indicate the only sentence that does NOT contain a linking verb.
The verb estar is one of the most used linking verbs, but it can also be classified as a verb that indicates action, depending on its context. In the sentence, "Maria is at home.", the verb indicates action and is transitive, because it needs a complement to complete the information (where is Maria?)
Identify the sentence that does NOT have the following structure: subject + linking verb + subject predicative.
FERNANDES, Marcia. Linking verb exercises (with commented feedback).All Matter, [n.d.]. Available in: https://www.todamateria.com.br/exercicios-de-verbos-de-ligacao/. Access at: