How many linking verbs are there?

There isn't a fixed number of linking verbs. That's because linking verbs are not a separate category of verbs like action verbs. Instead, they are a *function* that some verbs can perform.

Here's how it works:

* Action verbs describe actions (e.g., "run," "jump," "eat").

* Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a word that describes or identifies the subject (e.g., "is," "seems," "feels").

Common Linking Verbs:

* Forms of "be": am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been

* Other verbs: appear, become, feel, grow, look, remain, seem, smell, sound, taste, turn

Important to note: Some verbs can act as both linking verbs and action verbs, depending on the context.

For example:

* Action verb: "She feels the soft fur." (She is performing an action)

* Linking verb: "She feels happy." (Happy describes her state)

So, while there isn't a fixed number of linking verbs, understanding their function and the verbs that can act as linking verbs is important for proper grammar.