Question

Which of the sentences below uses the word “Turned” as a linking verb?

A) The milk TURNED sour after sitting out on the counter overnight

B) She TURNED the doorknob but the door was locked

C) Have you TURNED in your writing assignment yet?

Answer 1

A. The milk turned sour after sitting out on the counter overnight is the correct answer

Answer 2

A linking verb doesn’t describe a direct action taken by subject, but links the subject to a predicate adjective or predicate noun. Therefore, your answer would be A.) The milk TURNED sour after sitting out on the counter overnight.