What comes after a linking verb?

A linking verb is followed by a subject complement, which can be either a predicate nominative (a noun or pronoun that renames the subject) or a predicate adjective (an adjective that describes the subject).

Here's a breakdown:

* Linking Verb: Connects the subject to a word that renames or describes it. Common linking verbs include:

* Be verbs: am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been

* Other verbs: seem, appear, become, feel, look, sound, smell, taste, remain, grow, stay

* Subject Complement: The word that renames or describes the subject.

Examples:

* Predicate Nominative: "The dog is a golden retriever." (Golden retriever renames the subject "dog")

* Predicate Adjective: "The dog is happy." (Happy describes the subject "dog")

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