The word "is" is a verb , specifically a linking verb. It is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb "to be."
Explanation:
- Part of speech: Verb
- Type: Linking verb (also called a copula)
- Function: It connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement (a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject).
Example:
- She is happy.
- He is a teacher.
In both examples, "is" links the subject to a description or identity.
