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What are some verbs that state of being?

You're asking for verbs that describe a state of being, which are called linking verbs. Here are some common ones:

Common Linking Verbs:

* be (am, is, are, was, were, being, been)

* appear

* become

* feel

* look

* remain

* seem

* smell

* sound

* taste

* grow

* turn

Example Sentences:

* She is happy.

* The dog appears tired.

* The cake became cold.

* I feel hungry.

* The sky looks cloudy.

Note: A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a word that describes or identifies it. The word that describes or identifies the subject is called a predicate nominative (noun) or a predicate adjective.

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