 Re: Passive Verbs
Thank you for responding. My instructor refuses to comment on verbs. He has taken the stance that since this is a 1302 English class, therefore, we should all contain knowledge of verb usage. I, on the other hand, have been out of the classroom setting for some time (years) and purchased grammar books to assist with these delimas. However, they are not specific in combining verbs (active and passive).
After reviewing looking up the word "Delighted" in the Encarta English dictionary, I have become even more confused. The dictionary states that it is an adjective. I intended to use "Delighted" for the word happy.
I understand that a linking verb is almost like an algebraic equation. For instance: (Montressor is delighted), we were not suppose to use is, or are's or has's or have etc.... So I substitued is with appears.
Montressor = delighted.
I plan on rebuttling my essay. With the information you have given me, I can see both points of view. Thank you so much. |