Which of the following is True about adjectives and adverbs?
A) Adjectives, not adverbs, must follow linking verbs.
B) Adjectives must never follow linking verbs, adverbs must.
C) Both adjectives and adverbs must follow linking verbs.
D) Neither adjectives nor adverbs should follow linking verbs.

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Adjectives, not adverbs, are used after linking verbs to describe the subject of the sentence. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, but when it comes to linking verbs (such as "be," "seem," "appear"), adjectives are used to describe the subject's state or condition.

Which of the Following Is True About Adjectives and Adverbs