Some verbs can be used with adjectives, to give more information about the subject of the verb. These verbs function as a link between the adjective and a particular aspect of the subject.

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The verb is the engine that drives the sentence. In "The tracks made a line in the snow," the engine lacks horsepower. In "The tracks cut a line in the snow," the engine has thrust. To make your ...