Here are some common linking verbs:
Forms of "to be":
* am
* is
* are
* was
* were
* be
* being
* been
Other linking verbs:
* appear
* become
* feel
* grow
* look
* remain
* seem
* smell
* sound
* taste
Examples:
* She is happy. (The linking verb "is" connects the subject "she" to the predicate adjective "happy".)
* The sky appears blue. (The linking verb "appears" connects the subject "sky" to the predicate adjective "blue".)
* He feels tired. (The linking verb "feels" connects the subject "he" to the predicate adjective "tired".)
* The soup tastes delicious. (The linking verb "tastes" connects the subject "soup" to the predicate adjective "delicious".)
Important Note: Linking verbs can also be followed by a noun that renames the subject.
* My friend is a doctor. ("Doctor" renames "friend")
* The book seems a good read. ("Good read" renames "book")
Remember, linking verbs don't express an action. They describe the subject's state or condition.