Syntax and Tree Diagram : Intensive Verb

An Intensive verb commonly known as linking verb. The verb describes the subject with an order SPsC.

The symbol for this verb is Intens (Intensive verb), with another symbol may appear in the tree diagram;

·       N (Nouns)

·       Det (Determiners)

·       V (Verbs)

·       A (Adverb)

·       sC (Subject Complement)

 

Here is an example of intensive verb with a tree diagram:

 

The statue is by the pond

 

The answer seems clear

 

The man is a teacher