Simple Examples:
* The sky is blue. (Subject: The sky, Linking Verb: is, Adjective: blue)
* She feels happy. (Subject: She, Linking Verb: feels, Adjective: happy)
* The movie was exciting. (Subject: The movie, Linking Verb: was, Adjective: exciting)
* This cake tastes delicious. (Subject: This cake, Linking Verb: tastes, Adjective: delicious)
* He seems tired. (Subject: He, Linking Verb: seems, Adjective: tired)
More Complex Examples:
* The old house on the hill remains mysterious. (Subject: The old house on the hill, Linking Verb: remains, Adjective: mysterious)
* The children are excited about the upcoming trip. (Subject: The children, Linking Verb: are, Adjective: excited)
* The situation became increasingly tense. (Subject: The situation, Linking Verb: became, Adjective: tense)
* Her new shoes look incredibly stylish. (Subject: Her new shoes, Linking Verb: look, Adjective: stylish)
* The music sounded incredibly beautiful. (Subject: The music, Linking Verb: sounded, Adjective: beautiful)
Remember:
* Linking verbs connect the subject to a noun, pronoun, or adjective.
* They describe a state of being or a condition.
* Common linking verbs include: be (am, is, are, was, were, been), seem, appear, become, feel, look, sound, taste, smell, remain, grow, turn, etc.
By understanding this pattern, you can easily create your own sentences using subject-linking verb-adjective!