[Grammar] linking verb or intransitive verb?

[vpkannan]

Hi,


'He will grow taller.'


Is the verb 'grow' used as a linking verb or an intransitive verb?


Thanks.

 

[MikeNewYork]

I would call it a linking verb. "Taller" is a predicate adjective that links back to the subject "he".

 

[Tarheel]

The verb is "will grow". The word "taller" describes how the growth will take place.

Does that help?

 

[MikeNewYork]

Do you see "taller" as an adverb?

 

[Tarheel]

In this context, I do. But it's not worth arguing about. I will defer to the grammar experts.

 

[MikeNewYork]

I think your theory is possible.

 

[Tdol]

You can remove taller and still have a complete sentence.