Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a noun or adjective that renames or describes the subject. Common linking verbs include:
* be (am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been)
* appear
* become
* feel
* grow
* look
* remain
* seem
* smell
* sound
* taste
"Calm" is typically used as an adjective to describe a state or feeling. It can also be used as a verb meaning "to make quiet or peaceful."
Here are some examples:
* Adjective: "The ocean was calm." (Calm describes the ocean)
* Verb: "The teacher calmly explained the instructions." (Calm describes the manner of explanation)
In summary, "calm" is not a linking verb, it's either an adjective or a verb, depending on the context.