A linking verb is always followed by a noun, pronoun, or ...

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A linking verb is always followed by a noun, pronoun, or adjective.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

A semicolon is used to separate independent clauses when the second clause begins with a conjunctive adverb such as however or therefore.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Examples of linking verbs include Paul is a man (linking verb is followed by noun man). Jan seems tired (linking verb seems followed by adjective tired).

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: In the following sentence, two independent clauses are separated by a semicolon that is followed by however: The hour is late; however, I am not sleepy. Note that the conjunctive adverb, however, is separated from the clause that follows with a comma.

[hbsimmons88]

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