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What follows a linking verb and tells what the subject is like?

That would be a predicate nominative.

Here's a breakdown:

* Linking Verb: A verb that connects the subject to a word that renames or describes it (e.g., is, am, are, was, were, be, been, become, seem, appear, feel).

* Predicate Nominative: A noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject.

Example:

* The cat is a fluffy Persian.

* Subject: The cat

* Linking Verb: is

* Predicate Nominative: a fluffy Persian (renames the cat)

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