Anyone read my story and tell me any of the linking verbs? I cant have more than 2. And also any other grammar mistakes? Thanks. I already looked over it I just need more help.
Three years ago I took drum lessons at an academy. I had taken lessons there for over to years. One day during the weekend, my drum teacher called and told me that he was shutting his place down because of financial problems. That made me upset because I had been going there for a really long time. But, he told me I could still take lessons but it had to be at his house which made it farther. The question that was in my mind is where I should take lessons and if I couldn't find a place would I stop? The choices I had to make were unbearable. Finally, I decided one day that I would find a closer place to take lessons, which I did. Drumming is what I did for most of my life so I didn't want to stop. So I finally found a place to take lessons at the Studio. When I walked in and went to the third floor, as told, I saw the teacher who I'd have. He showed me the drum room and inside had so much kits and I was amazed. Inside were eight electronic kits and one full drum set. I was glad I made the choice of moving to a different place and to not stop drumming. Sure, I'd miss my old teacher and academy, but it was my choice and also for the best. Now, I have been having lessons at my new place for three years now. I'll always miss the first place I've ever learned, but now I found the right place to continue what I like to do.
I've underlined the linking verbs.
it had to be at his house
that was in my mind is where
were unbearable
I was amazed
Inside were
it was my choice
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In your story, the linking verbs are the verbs that connect the subject to the subject complement or adjective in the sentence. Let's analyze your story to identify the linking verbs:
1. "I was shutting his place down" - "was" is a linking verb because it connects the subject "I" to the subject complement "shutting his place down."
2. "That made me upset" - "made" is also a linking verb because it connects the subject "That" to the adjective complement "upset."
3. "The choices I had to make were unbearable" - "were" is a linking verb because it connects the subject "The choices I had to make" to the subject complement "unbearable."
Based on the given passage, those are the three linking verbs used. Additionally, here are a few suggestions to improve the grammar and clarity of your writing:
1. Instead of "for over to years," it should be "for over two years" to express the duration accurately.
2. Instead of "which I did," you can write "and I did."
3. Instead of "inside had so much kits," it should be "inside had so many kits" because "kits" is plural.
4. Instead of "I've ever learned," it should be "I've ever had" to express that you had the lessons there.
5. Instead of "continue what I like to do," it can be improved to "continue doing what I love."
Remember to proofread your writing to ensure correct grammar, punctuation, and verb agreement. Also, consider organizing your ideas into clear paragraphs to enhance readability.