Linking Verbs [ Liên động từ ]

LINKING VERBS [ LIÊN ĐỘNG TỪ - ĐỘNG TỪ TÌNH THÁI]

Những động từ tình thái ( chỉ tình cảm, trạng thái, thái độ) phổ biên bao gồm:

• be: thì, là, ở
• become: tr nên, trở thành
• seem: có vẻ như
• grow: trở nên
• look: trông có vẻ như
• prove: cho thấy rằng
• remain: vẫn, giữ
• smell: ngửi
• sound: nghe có vẻ như
• taste: nếm
• turn: hóa ra là
• stay: vẫn, giữ
• get: trở nên
• appear: có vẻ như
• feel: cảm thấy

Các ví dụ về động từ tính thái:

-         William is excited about his promotion.

-         She appears upset about the announcement.

-         The eggs smell rotten.

-         He went red after tripping on the rug.

-         Your plans for the wedding sound nice.

-         You look exhausted after studying all night.

-         I am putty in his hands.

-         Maria might have been more forthcoming with the news.

-         Tom acted nervous when the teacher found the note.

-         The audience fell silent when the conductor walked on stage.

-         Dreams come true when we believe in them.

-         The crowd stayed calm in spite of the imminent threat.

-         All the children seem satisfied with the bouncy castle.

-         Bob felt sleepy after eating the whole pizza.

-         The cinnamon rolls taste heavenly.

-         Building the house proves difficult for them.

-         Anthony has been a dream the last few weeks.

-         The spectators remained silent after the injury on the field.

-         He became suspicious when he saw the safe was open.

-         The theater gets dark when the show is about to begin.

-         I feel worthy when the boss compliments me.

-         The embers turn ashy as they cool.

-         Mary waxed nostalgic on her 50th birthday.