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Is shall be a linking verb?

Yes, "shall" can be a linking verb.

Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a noun or adjective that renames or describes it.

Here's an example:

* I shall be happy.

In this sentence, "shall be" links the subject "I" to the adjective "happy." The sentence means that "I" am in a state of being "happy."

Other examples of "shall" as a linking verb:

* They shall be victorious.

* The book shall be a bestseller.

* The party shall be fun.

Note: "Shall" is often used to express future tense, but in these cases, it functions as a linking verb.

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